1 Corinthians 7:17

1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 7

“But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.”1 Corinthians 7:17

What Does 1 Corinthians 7:17 Mean?

1 Corinthians 7:17 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Community, and Spiritual Gifts.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 7:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Romans 12:3“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”1 Corinthians 14:33“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”1 Corinthians 11:16“But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.”1 Corinthians 4:17“For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.”1 Corinthians 7:24“Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.”Matthew 19:11“But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.”1 Corinthians 7:20“Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.”1 Corinthians 7:18“Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.”2 Corinthians 8:18“And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;”2 Corinthians 11:28“Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.”1 Corinthians 7:7“For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.”Matthew 19:12“For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.”1 Corinthians 11:34“And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.”1 Thessalonians 2:14“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”2 Thessalonians 1:4“So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:”1 Peter 4:10“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”Romans 16:4“Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.”1 Corinthians 11:2“Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.”1 Corinthians 12:11“But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.”1 Corinthians 16:1“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.”

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