1 Corinthians 7:32

But it is my desire for you to be free from cares. The unmarried man gives his mind to the things of the Lord, how he may give pleasure to the Lord:

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But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:

In Context

31And for those who make use of the world, not to be using it fully; for this world's way of life will quickly come to an end.

33But the married man gives his attention to the things of this world, how he may give pleasure to his wife.

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Cross References

Psalms 55:22\55:21\The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were sharp swords.

Matthew 13:22And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the word; and the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, put a stop to the growth of the word and it gives no fruit.

1 Timothy 5:5Now she who is truly a widow and without family puts her hope in God, giving herself to prayer day and night.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:26-36

Prudential Directions to Virgins. ( a. d. 57.) 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. 26 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. 27 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. 28 But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall… Read the whole commentary →

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