1 Corinthians 7:20
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.”
ἕκαστος
Each, every one. Hékastos. Every knee will bow, and every tongue confess. No one is overlooked, and no one is exempt. Account for yourself.
κλῆσις
calling
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κλῆσις
A calling, an invitation. God has called you to His kingdom and glory. Your calling is not a job description. It is an identity.
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ὅς
in which
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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καλέω
he has been called,
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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μένω
he should abide.
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μένω
To abide, to remain, to stay. Meno. Abide in Me and I in you. Abiding is not a feeling. It is a choice. Stay connected to the vine and fruit is inevitable.
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