31and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.


In Context

28 But shouldest thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Yet such shall have tribulation in the flesh: and I would spare you.

29 But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;

30 and those that weep, as though they wept not; and those that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those that buy, as though they possessed not;

31 and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

32 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:

33 but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife,

1 Corinthians 7:31 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:31And they that use this world, as not abusing [it:] for the fashion of this world passeth away.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:31those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

7:31And they that use this world, as if they used it not: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:31and they that use the world, as not disposing of it as their own; for the fashion of this world passes.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:31and those that use the world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:31And they that use this world, as not abusing it. For the fashion of this world passeth away.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:31and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:31and those using this world, as not using it up; for passing away is the fashion of this world.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:31And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passes away.