1 Corinthians 7:33

“But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, etc.] Attending diligently to the business and calling of life, he is engaged in, that he may provide food and clothing, and other necessaries for the support and sustenance of his family: how he may please his wife: and make her and his children easy and comfortable. This also is not to be understood of every individual person in a married state as matter of fact; for, on the one hand, there are some who take no care to please their wives and provide for their families, and are worse than infidels; and, on the other hand, there are others who take a proper care to make a suitable provision for their wives and children, to…”

“careth for the things of the world - Is under a necessity of giving attention to the things of the world; or cannot give his undivided attention and interest to the things of religion. This would be especially true in times of persecution. How he may please his wife - How he may gratify her; how he may accommodate himself to her temper and wishes, to make her happy. The apostle here plainly intimates that there would be danger that the man would be so anxious to gratify his wife, as to interfere with his direct religious duties. This may be done in many ways: The affections may be taken off from the Lord, and bestowed upon the wife. she may become the object of even improper attachment, and…”

“But the married careth for the things of the world - And it in his duty so to do, so far as becomes a Christian. How he may please his wife - And provide all things needful for her and his family. 1 Corinthians 7:34”

“careth: Neh 5:1-5; Luk 12:22; Th1 4:11, Th1 4:12; Ti1 5:8 how: Co1 7:3; Sa1 1:4-8; Eph 5:25-33; Col 3:19; Pe1 3:7 1 Corinthians 7:34”