1 Corinthians 7:31

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

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:31

BSB

and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.

AKJV

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

CPDV

and those who use the things of this world, as if they were not using them. For the figure of this world is passing away.

ERV

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

NHEB

and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the form of this world is passing away.

SMT

And they using this world, as not using; for the form of this world passes away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 7:31

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:31

Summary

World passes away; avoid misusing temporal things

Event

Teaching on world's temporality

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD