Scriptures

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

1 Corinthians 7
¹⁷ Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this manner let him walk. And so I direct in all the churches.
¹⁸ Was any man called when he was already circumcised? He is not to become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? He is not to be circumcised.
¹⁹ Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but what matters is the keeping of the commandments of God.
²⁰ Each man must remain in that condition in which he was called.
²¹ Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.
²² For he who was called in the Lord while a slave, is the Lord’s freedman; likewise he who was called while free, is Christ’s slave.
²³ You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.
²⁴ Brethren, each one is to remain with God in that condition in which he was called.
²⁵ Now concerning virgins I have no command of the Lord, but I give an opinion as one who by the mercy of the Lord is trustworthy.
²⁶ I think then that this is good in view of the present distress, that it is good for a man to remain as he is.
²⁷ Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you released from a wife? Do not seek a wife.