1 Corinthians 7:31

and those using the world, as those not using it thoroughly: for the fashion of this world is passing away.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

In Context

30and those weeping, as those not weeping; and those rejoicing, as those not rejoicing; and those buying, as those not possessing;

32I wish you to be free from solicitude. The unmarried man cares for the things of the Lord, in order that he may please the Lord:

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Cross References

Matthew 24:48But if the wicked servant may say in his heart,

Luke 12:15And He said to them, See, and beware of all covetousness: because his life is not in that which aboundeth to any one, from those things belonging to him.

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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