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1 Corinthians 7:32

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30 those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;

31 and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.

I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.

33 But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife,

34 and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband.

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BSB
I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.
KJV
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:
WEB
But I desire to have you to be free from cares. He who is unmarried is concerned for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;
ASV
But I would have you to be free from cares. He that is unmarried is careful for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord:
DARBY
But I wish you to be without care. The unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord;
BLB
But I want you⁺ to be without concern. The unmarried man is concerned for the [things] of the Lord, how he should please the Lord;
ÅB
Jeg vil gjerne at dere skal være fri for omsorg. Den ugifte har omsorg for det som hører Herren til, hvordan han kan tekkes Herren;
OTB
Jeg vil at dere skal være fri fra bekymringer. Den ugifte mannen er fokusert på Herrens saker, hvordan han kan behage Herren;
B1930
Jeg vil gjerne at I skal være fri for omsorg. Den ugifte har omsorg for det som hører Herren til, hvorledes han kan tekkes Herren;

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Cross references

  • Matthew 6:25–34

    Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

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  • 1 Timothy 5:5

    The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.

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  • Philippians 4:6

    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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  • Psalms 55:22

    Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

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  • Matthew 13:22

    The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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