1 Corinthians 7:29-35

The Unmarried and the Widowed

29 But z this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, 30 those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, 31 and those who use this world as not a misusing it. For b the form of this world is passing away.

32 But I want you to be without 1 care. c He who is unmarried 2 cares for the things of the Lord - how he may please the Lord. 33 But he who is married cares about the things of the world - how he may please his wife. 34 There is a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman d cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world - how she may please her husband. 35 And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction.

  1. Cross References
    Romans 13:11
    And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
    1 Corinthians 7:31
    And those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away.
    1 Peter 4:7
    But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
    2 Peter 3:8
    But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
    2 Peter 3:9
    The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
  2. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 9:18
    What is my reward then? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 39:6
    Surely every man walks about like a shadow; Sur...
    1 Corinthians 7:29
    But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so...
    James 1:10
    But the rich in his humiliation, because as a f...
    James 4:14
    Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorr...
    1 Peter 1:24
    Because "All flesh is as grass, And all the glo...
    1 Peter 4:7
    But the end of all things is at hand; therefore...
    1 John 2:17
    And the world is passing away, and the lust of ...
  4. Cross References
    1 Timothy 5:5
    Now she who is really a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
  5. Cross References
    Luke 10:40
    But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.
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