1 Corinthians 7:17

But as God hath distributed to euery man, as the Lord hath called euery one, so let him walke, and so ordeine I in all Churches.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Only, as the Lord hath distributed to each man, as God hath called each, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all the churches.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Only, as the Lord has given to a man, and as is the purpose of God for him, so let him go on living. And these are my orders for all the churches.
- Basic English Bible

However, as the Lord has divided to each, as God has called each, so let him walk; and thus I ordain in all the assemblies.
- Darby Bible

But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all churches.
- Webster's Bible

Only, whatever be the condition in life which the Lord has assigned to each individual--and whatever the condition in which he was living when God called him--in that let him continue.
- Weymouth Bible

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

But as the Lord hath departid to ech, and as God hath clepid ech man, so go he, as Y teche in alle chirchis.
- Wycliffe Bible

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:
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:17

7:17 But as God hath distributed - The various stations of life, and various relations, to every one, let him take care to discharge his duty therein. The gospel disannuls none of these. And thus I ordain in all the churches - As a point of the highest concern.