1 Corinthians 7:33 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

But the married man is concerned about earthly things, that is, about how he can please his wife.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

ASV:

but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife,

BBE:

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

DBY:

but he that has married cares for the things of the world, how he shall please his wife.

ERV:

but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife.

WEY:

but a married man concerns himself with the business of the world--how he shall please his wife.

WBS:

But he that is married, is anxious for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

WEB:

but he who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife.

YLT:

and the married is anxious for the things of the world, how he shall please the wife.

1 Corinthians 7:33 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 7:32 But I want you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;

1 Corinthians 7:34 and his interests are divided. The woman who is unmarried, and the virgin, is concerned about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but one who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how she may please her husband. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

7:33 But he that is married {e} careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please [his] wife.
(e) Those that are married have their minds drawn here and there, and therefore if any man has the gift of continency, it is more advantageous for him to live alone. But those who are married may care for the things of the Lord also. Clement, Strom. 3.

WES:

7:33 But the married careth for the things of the world - And it in his duty so to do, so far as becomes a Christian. How he may please his wife - And provide all things needful for her and his family.

MHC:

7:25-35 Considering the distress of those times, the unmarried state was best. Notwithstanding, the apostle does not condemn marriage. How opposite are those to the apostle Paul who forbid many to marry, and entangle them with vows to remain single, whether they ought to do so or not! He exhorts all Christians to holy indifference toward the world. As to relations; they must not set their hearts on the comforts of the state. As to afflictions; they must not indulge the sorrow of the world: even in sorrow the heart may be joyful. As to worldly enjoyments; here is not their rest. As to worldly employment; those that prosper in trade, and increase in wealth, should hold their possessions as though they held them not. As to all worldly concerns; they must keep the world out of their hearts, that they may not abuse it when they have it in their hands. All worldly things are show; nothing solid. All will be quickly gone. Wise concern about worldly interests is a duty; but to be full of care, to have anxious and perplexing care, is a sin. By this maxim the apostle solves the case whether it were advisable to marry. That condition of life is best for every man, which is best for his soul, and keeps him most clear of the cares and snares of the world. Let us reflect on the advantages and snares of our own condition in life; that we may improve the one, and escape as far as possible all injury from the other. And whatever cares press upon the mind, let time still be kept for the things of the Lord.

CONC:

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Affairs Anxious Attention Business Careful Cares Careth Concerned Concerns Gives Married Please Pleasure Wife World Worldly

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