1 Corinthians 7:29

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

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

1 Corinthians 7:29 — American Standard Version

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Context — 1 Corinthians 7

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26I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, [namely,] that it is good for a man to be as he is.

27Art thou bound unto a wife? Seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? Seek not a wife.

28But 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.

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

30and 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;

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

32But 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:

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