1 Corinthians 7:33

Translations

Modern

But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife,

Traditional

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

Literal

…but the one being married is concerned for the things of the world, how he should please the wife,

Latin

Qui autem cum uxore est, sollicitus est quæ sunt mundi, quomodo placeat uxori, et divisus est.

Original

Greek

English

But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife,

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:25–35

Paul provides three reasons why it is often better for single people to stay unmarried. First, single people face fewer daily problems than married people. Second, since the end is near, Christians should not let marriage and worldly matters be their main focus. Their main focus should be Christ and eternity. Third, marriage involves earthly responsibilities and divided interests, so those who stay single can dedicate their lives more fully to serving Christ.

1 Corinthians 7:1–40

Paul often says that true Christians, as servants of Christ, belong completely to Christ for his service. Because of this, he suggests Christians stay single. However, he admits that getting married is not a sin.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Belonging to Christ Biblical Marriage Human Sexuality Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church

Related verses

1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
Colossians 3:19
Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
1 Timothy 5:8
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Ephesians 5:25–33
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
1 Samuel 1:4–8
And whenever the day came for Elkanah to present his sacrifice, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters.
1 Corinthians 7:3
The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
Luke 12:22
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
Nehemiah 5:1–5
About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews.
1 Thessalonians 4:11–12
…and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Love Virgin World

Topics

Care: Worldly Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Early Marriage Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Advised Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Stoicism: Paul Teaches: Celibacy Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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