1 Corinthians 7:31
“And they that vse this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.”
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1 Corinthians 7:31 Context
29But this I say, brethren, the time is short. It remaineth, that both they that haue wiues, be as though they had none: 30And they that weepe, as though they wept not: and they that reioyce, as though they reioyced not: and they that buy, as though they possessed not: 31And they that vse this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away. 32But I would haue you without carefulnesse. He that is vnmarried, careth for the things that belōgeth to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33But hee that is maried, careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.
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Other Translations
And they that use this world, as not abusing [it]: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
- King James Version
and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the form of this world is passing away.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And for those who make use of the world, not to be using it fully; for this world's way of life will quickly come to an end.
- Basic English Bible
and they that use the world, as not disposing of it as their own; for the fashion of this world passes.
- Darby Bible
And they that use this world, as not abusing it. For the fashion of this world passeth away.
- Webster's Bible
and those who use the world as not using it to the full. For the world as it now exists is passing away.
- Weymouth Bible
and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.
- World English Bible
and thei that vsen this world, as thei that vsen not. For whi the figure of this world passith.
- Wycliffe Bible
and those using this world, as not using [it] up; for passing away is the fashion of this world.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version
and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the form of this world is passing away.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And for those who make use of the world, not to be using it fully; for this world's way of life will quickly come to an end.
- Basic English Bible
and they that use the world, as not disposing of it as their own; for the fashion of this world passes.
- Darby Bible
And they that use this world, as not abusing it. For the fashion of this world passeth away.
- Webster's Bible
and those who use the world as not using it to the full. For the world as it now exists is passing away.
- Weymouth Bible
and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.
- World English Bible
and thei that vsen this world, as thei that vsen not. For whi the figure of this world passith.
- Wycliffe Bible
and those using this world, as not using [it] up; for passing away is the fashion of this world.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:31
7:31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it - Not seeking happiness in it, but in God: using every thing therein only in such a manner and degree as most tends to the knowledge and love of God. For the whole scheme and fashion of this world - This marrying, weeping, rejoicing, and all the rest, not only will pass, but now passeth away, is this moment flying off like a shadow.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:31
1Co 7:31 They that use this world, as not abusing it. We all have to use the world; but we must not "misuse" it. That is the charge here.