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1 Corinthians 7:31-33
Wycliffe Bible
1 Corinthians 7:31-33
Wycliffe Bible
31 and they that use this world, as they that use [it] not. For why the figure of this world passeth.[a]
32 But I will, that ye be without busyness [Forsooth I will you to be without busyness], for he that is without wife, is busy what things be of the Lord, how he shall please God.
33 But he that is with a wife, is busy what things be of the world, how he shall please the wife [how he shall please his wife], and he is parted.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:31 and they that use this world, as not using. Forsooth the figure, or fairness, or prosperity, of this world passeth.
1 Corinthians 7:31-33
New International Version
1 Corinthians 7:31-33
New International Version
31 those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.(A)
32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs(B)—how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife—
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