Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. New Living Translation I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him. English Standard Version I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And I desire you to be without concern. The unmarried man cares for the things of the Lord, how he should please the Lord; King James Bible 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: New King James Version But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. New American Standard Bible 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; NASB 1995 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; NASB 1977 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; Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible But I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; Christian Standard Bible I want you to be without concerns. The unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. Holman Christian Standard Bible I want you to be without concerns. An unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. American Standard Version 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: Contemporary English Version I want all of you to be free from worry. An unmarried man worries about how to please the Lord. English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation So I don't want you to have any concerns. An unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, [that is,] about how he can please the Lord. Good News Translation I would like you to be free from worry. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's work, because he is trying to please the Lord. International Standard Version I want you to be free from concerns. An unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, that is, about how he can please the Lord. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible And I want you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. New Heart English Bible 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; Webster's Bible Translation But I would have you without anxious care. He that is unmarried, is anxious for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: Weymouth New Testament And I would have you free from worldly anxiety. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's business--how he shall please the Lord; World English Bible 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; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I wish you to be without anxiety; the unmarried is anxious for the things of the LORD, how he will please the LORD; Berean Literal Bible And I desire you to be without concern. The unmarried man cares for the things of the Lord, how he should please the Lord; Young's Literal Translation And I wish you to be without anxiety; the unmarried is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord; Smith's Literal Translation But I will you to be free from care. The unmarried cares for things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut I would have you to be without solicitude. He that is without a wife, is solicitous for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please God. Catholic Public Domain Version But I would prefer you to be without worry. Whoever is without a wife is worried about the things of the Lord, as to how he may please God. New American Bible I should like you to be free of anxieties. An unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord. New Revised Standard Version I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore I would that you were free from worldly cares. For he who is unmarried, is concerned in the things of his master, so as to please his master. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because of this, I want you to be without care, for whoever does not have a wife thinks upon what is of his Lord and how he may please his Lord. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut I would have you to be without anxiety. The unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord: Godbey New Testament I 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: Haweis New Testament But I would have you to be free from anxiety. He who is unmarried is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord: Mace New Testament the unmarried is religiously concerned, how he may please the Lord: Weymouth New Testament And I would have you free from worldly anxiety. An unmarried man concerns himself with the Lord's business--how he shall please the Lord; Worrell New Testament But I wish you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; Worsley New Testament And I would have you without anxiety. Now he, that is unmarried, careth for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; but he, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Unmarried and Widowed…31and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away. 32 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. 33But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife,… 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? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ... Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Luke 10:38-42 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 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. Mark 4:19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Luke 8:14 The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature. 1 Timothy 6:7-10 For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. / But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. / Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. ... Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” Matthew 19:12 For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Romans 8:5-8 Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. / The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, / because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. ... 2 Timothy 2:4 A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. / For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. Treasury of Scripture But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried cares for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: I would. Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? … Matthew 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. He that. 1 Timothy 5:5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. that belong to the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. Jump to Previous Affairs Anxieties Anxiety Anxious Belong Business Care Carefulness Cares Careth Concern Concerned Concerns Desire Free Gives Lord's Mind Please Pleasure Unmarried Want WorldlyJump to Next Affairs Anxieties Anxiety Anxious Belong Business Care Carefulness Cares Careth Concern Concerned Concerns Desire Free Gives Lord's Mind Please Pleasure Unmarried Want Worldly1 Corinthians 7 1. He discusses marriage;4. showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires, 10. and that the bond thereof ought not lightly to be dissolved. 20. Every man must be content with his vocation. 25. Virginity wherefore to be embraced; 35. and for what respects we may either marry, or abstain from marrying. I want you to be free from concern. Paul expresses a desire for believers to live without anxiety, particularly concerning worldly matters. This reflects Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:25-34, where He encourages His followers not to worry about their lives. The context of 1 Corinthians 7 is Paul's guidance on marriage and singleness, emphasizing that freedom from worldly concerns allows for undivided devotion to God. Historically, Corinth was a bustling city with many distractions, making Paul's advice particularly relevant. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord. Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance on marriage and singleness. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and often troubled early Christian community dealing with issues of morality, spiritual gifts, and church order. 3. Unmarried Individuals Paul specifically addresses those who are unmarried, highlighting their potential for undivided devotion to the Lord. Teaching Points Undivided DevotionPaul highlights the advantage of singleness in allowing for a focused commitment to the Lord's work. This can encourage singles to view their status as an opportunity for deeper spiritual engagement. Freedom from Worldly Concerns The call to be "free from concern" suggests a life oriented around spiritual priorities rather than worldly anxieties. This can apply to all believers, encouraging them to trust in God's provision. Pleasing the Lord The focus on pleasing the Lord serves as a reminder that our ultimate purpose is to live in a way that honors God, whether married or single. Contentment in Current Circumstances Paul's teaching encourages believers to find contentment and purpose in their current life situation, trusting that God can use them effectively regardless of their marital status.(32) But I would have you.--These words seem to take up again the form of expression in 1Corinthians 7:28. I would spare you trouble; I also wish to have you free from anxious care. That is my reason for so advising you. And here the Apostle returns to the subject immediately under consideration, and shows here what he has been saying bears upon it. This element of anxious care must be borne in mind in considering the desirability or otherwise of marriage. There are some important variations in the readings of these verses (1Corinthians 7:32-34) in the Greek MSS. The emendations required in the Greek text, from which the Authorised version is translated, are, I think, as follows:--Omit the full-stop after 1Corinthians 7:33, connecting it with 1Corinthians 7:34 by the insertion of the word "and." Insert "and" in 1Corinthians 7:34 before "a wife," and the word "unmarried" after a wife." The whole passage will then stand thus (rendering the Greek verb as it is in 1Corinthians 1:13, "divided," and, not, as in the English version here, "a difference between"): The unmarried man careth for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord. But the married man careth for the things of the world, how he may please his wife, and is divided in his interests (i.e., distracted). Also the wife that is unmarried (i.e., a widow, or divorced), and the unmarried virgin (i.e., the maid who is free from any contract of marriage), cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit. But she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. . . . Verse 32. - But I would have you without carefulness. In these words he reverts to ver. 28, after the digression about the transiency of earthly relations. If they were "overcharged... with cares of this life," the day of the Lord might easily "come upon them unawares" (Luke 21:34).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I wantΘέλω (Thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. free from concern. ἀμερίμνους (amerimnous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 275: Free from anxiety (though anxiety is rather too strong a word) or care. Not anxious. The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. unmarried man ἄγαμος (agamos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 22: Unmarried, of a person not in a state of wedlock, whether he or she has formerly been married or not. Unmarried. is concerned about μεριμνᾷ (merimna) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3309: To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about. the [work] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. how πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! he can please ἀρέσῃ (aresē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 700: To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord. Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Links 1 Corinthians 7:32 NIV1 Corinthians 7:32 NLT 1 Corinthians 7:32 ESV 1 Corinthians 7:32 NASB 1 Corinthians 7:32 KJV 1 Corinthians 7:32 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 7:32 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 7:32 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 7:32 French Bible 1 Corinthians 7:32 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:32 But I desire to have you (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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