1 Corinthians 7:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 7:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 7:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 chu..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 7:17 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 7:17 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 7:17
“We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. gotten: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:17: hath, every, lord
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:17: god, hath, lord
“For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. God...: Heb. Let king Adonijah live”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:17: god, hath, called
“And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. him...: Heb. by his feet vexed: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:17: god, hath, lord
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:17: god, hath, every
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