When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless.
1 Corinthians 7:24 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) So, brethren, in whatever state each was called, there let him remain with God. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So, brethren, in whatever station or state or condition of life each one was when he was called, there let him continue with and close to God. American Standard Version (1901) Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God. Common English Bible So then, brothers and sisters, each of you should stay with God in the situation you were in when you were called. Catholic Public Domain Version Brothers, let each one, in whatever state he was called, remain in that state with God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Brethren, let every man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God. |
When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless.
Then he goes and brings with him seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. So shall it be also with this evil generation.”
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Only, let every one lead the life which the Lord has assigned to him, and in which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.
Then the people said to Saul, “Shall Jonathan die, who has wrought this great victory in Israel? Far from it! As the Lord lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has wrought with God this day.” So the people ransomed Jonathan, that he did not die.