1 Corinthians 7:29
But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul addresses questions about marriage and celibacy: it is good not to marry but because of sexual immorality each man should have his own wife. The husband and wife should not deprive one another except by mutual consent. To the …
Other Translations
But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;
And this I say, brethren, the time henceforth is having been shortened--that both those having wives may be as not having;
But I say this, my brothers, the time is short; and from now it will be wise for those who have wives to be as if they had them not;
Cross References
Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know …
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass …
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, …
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he …
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, …