1 Corinthians 7:18

1 Corinthians 7:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man uncircumcised when he was called? He should not be circumcised.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18Was 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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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

18Was 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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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18Was anyone at the time of his calling [from God already] circumcised? He is not to 7:18 Paul may be speaking figuratively of abandoning all of one’s Jewish heritage and culture; however, there was a procedure in ancient medicine for reversing circumcision.become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called while uncircumcised? 7:18 A faction of Jewish Christians (often called “Judaizers”) hounded Paul and insisted that Gentile believers must be circumcised.He is not to be circumcised. [Gal 5:1-3]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man still uncircumcised when called? He should not be circumcised.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18Was a man already circumcised when God chose him? Then he should not become uncircumcised. Was he uncircumcised when God chose him? Then he should not be circumcised.

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