1 Corinthians 7:32
But I would have you without cares. He that is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
31and they that use this world, as not abusing it; for the fashion of this world is passing away.
33but he that is married cares for the things of the world, how he shall please his wife.
Cross References
Matthew 13:22And that sown among the thorns, this is he that hears the word, and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
1 Timothy 5:5Now she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, has set her hope on God, and continues in supplications and prayers, night and day.
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 →