Brethren, let every man wherein he is called,
The apostle repeats the advice given in ( 1
Corinthians 7:20 ) and prefaces it with that tender and
affectionate appellation, "brethren", the more to engage them to
attend to it; showing also that whatever difference there was in
their civil state and condition, there was none in their
religious one; they were all brethren, one of another, they were
his brethren, yea, even the brethren of Christ:
therein abide with God;
that is, abide in his civil calling and station of life, be it
what it will, as knowing he is in that state it is the will of
God he should be in; and as in the sight of God, who knows all
men, and what is best for them, and who sees and observes all
their actions and conduct of life; and with whom there is no
respect of persons, of bond or free, of masters or servants; they
are admitted equally to enjoy the same favours and privileges in
the house of God; have the same access to the throne of grace,
and enjoy the same communion with God; and therefore should be
content in their present situation, discharging the several
duties of their station aright, and exercise a good conscience
both towards God and man.