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1 Corinthians 7:33

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 33 But the married man is anxious for the things of the world,+ how he may gain the approval of his wife,

1 Corinthians 7:33

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 33 ὁ the (one) δὲ but γαμήσας having married μεριμνᾷ is being anxious for τὰ the (things) τοῦ of the κόσμου, world, πῶς how ἀρέσῃ he should please τῇ to the γυναικί, woman,

1 Corinthians 7:33

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 33 But the married man is anxious+ for the things of the world, how he may gain the approval of his wife,+

1 Corinthians 7:33

The Bible in Living English
- 33 but the man who has married is anxious over what belongs to the world, how to please his wife,

1 Corinthians 7:33

American Standard Version
- 33 but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife,

1 Corinthians 7:33

The Emphasized Bible
- 33 But he that hath married is anxious for the things of the world, How he may please his wife——

1 Corinthians 7:33

King James Version
- 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 7

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 7:33
  
  the things of the world: Here the Greek word koʹsmos, rendered “world,” means the human sphere of life and its framework. These “things” would include the mundane or nonspiritual activities related to human life, including food, clothing, and housing. However, in this context, Paul was not referring to the things of the unrighteous world that Christians strive to avoid, such as those mentioned at 1Jo 2:15-17.—See study note on 1Co 7:32.