1 Corinthians 7:17

Updated: June 3, 2025

Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1508} as{G5613} God{G2316} hath distributed{G3307}{(G5656)} to every man{G1538}, as{G5613} the Lord{G2962} hath called{G2564}{(G5758)} every one{G1538}, so{G3779} let him walk{G4043}{(G5720)}. And{G2532} so{G3779} ordain I{G1299}{(G5731)} in{G1722} all{G3956} churches{G1577}.

KJV with Strongs

(17) Only as The אָדוֹן Adonai-Lord divides to each, as The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God has called each, in this way walk and in this way I direct in all the assemblies.

The F.O.G

[17] Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation יהוה has assigned to them, just as יהוה has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

if not, as God did distribute to each, as the Lord hath called each—so let him walk; and thus in all the assemblies do I direct:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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