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1 Corinthians 7:32

World English Bible

32 But I desire to have you to be free from cares. He who is unmarried is concerned for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

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:

Christian Standard Bible

I want you to be without concerns. The unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord.

English Standard Version

I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord.

King James Version

But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:

New American Standard Bible

But I want you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;

New International Version

I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord.

New King James Version

But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord.

New Living Translation

I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him.