1 Corinthians 7:31

In 9 translations

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.

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

and those using this world, as not using [it] up; for the [present] form of this world is passing away.

YLT

and those using this world, as not using [it] up; for passing away is the fashion of this world.

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

And they that vse this worlde, as though they vsed it not: for the fashion of this worlde goeth away.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τὸν κόσμον ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι· παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου.

RP2018

καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τῷ κόσμῳ τούτῳ, ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι· παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου.

TR-Boyd

καὶ οἱ χρώμενοι τῷ κόσμῳ τούτῳ, ὡς μὴ καταχρώμενοι· παράγει γὰρ τὸ σχῆμα τοῦ κόσμου τούτου.

SCR1894

και οι χρωμενοι τω κοσμω τουτω ως μη καταχρωμενοι παραγει γαρ το σχημα του κοσμου τουτου

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 John 2:17The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
• 1 Peter 4:7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
• Luke 21:34But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
• James 4:14You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
• 1 Peter 1:24For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
• Ecclesiastes 9:7–10Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works: Let your garments always be white, and never spare the oil for your head. Enjoy life with your beloved…
• Psalms 39:6Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away.
• Ecclesiastes 3:12–13I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live, and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.
• Ecclesiastes 2:24–25Nothing is better for a man than to eat and drink and enjoy his work. I have also seen that this is from the hand of God. For apart from Him, who can eat and who can find enjoyment?
• 1 Timothy 6:17–18Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be…
• Ecclesiastes 1:4Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.
• James 5:1–5Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and…
• 1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.
• Ecclesiastes 11:9–10Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to…
• Matthew 25:14–29For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own…
• Ecclesiastes 11:2Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.

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