1 Corinthians 7:18 nasb — Was any man called when he was already circumcised? He is not to become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncirc…

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"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."

— 1 Corinthians 7:18, NASB

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1 Corinthians 7 — Context

15

Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace.

16

For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?

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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.

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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.

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Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but what matters is the keeping of the commandments of God.

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Each man must remain in that condition in which he was called.

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Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that.

1 Corinthians 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 7:18 say?
1 Corinthians 7:18 in the NASB reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 7:18 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 7:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 7:18.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 7:18 in?
1 Corinthians 7:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 7:18?
1 Corinthians 7:18 reads (NASB): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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