1 Corinthians 7:32
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:
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 6 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 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:
And I wish you to be without anxiety; the unmarried is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord;
But it is my desire for you to be free from cares. The unmarried man gives his mind to the things of the Lord, how he may give pleasure to the Lord:
Cross References
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known …
Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and …
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, …
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto …
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; …