1 Corinthians 7:31

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

"And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away." - 1 Corinthians 7:31
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What does 1 Corinthians 7:31 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Corinthians 7:31 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away." This verse is found in the context of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, in which he addresses various…

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Living in the Light of Eternity: A Devotional on 1 Corinthians 7:31

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often find ourselves deeply entrenched in the activities, responsibilities, and expectations of this world. Yet, the Apostle Paul presents a sobering reminder in 1 Corinthians 7:31, where he states, "And they that use this world, as not…

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Prayer for Wisdom and Perspective in a Transient World

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your supreme wisdom and the profound truths found in Your Word. Today, we turn to 1 Corinthians 7:31, where Your servant Paul reminds us, "And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of…

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1 Corinthians 7:31 - "And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away."
1 Corinthians 1:31 - "That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."
1 Corinthians 11:31 - "For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged."
1 Corinthians 7:29-31 - "But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away."
1 Corinthians 14:31 - "For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted."
1 Corinthians 10:31 - "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Corinthians 12:31 - "But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way."
1 Corinthians 15:31 - "I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily."
1 Corinthians 7:6 - "But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment."
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord." - 1 Corinthians 1:31
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
1 Corinthians 15:7 - "After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles."
1 Corinthians 7:23 - "Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men."
1 Corinthians 1:30-31 - "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."
1 Chronicles 7:31 - "And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith."
"For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged." - 1 Corinthians 11:31
I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 1 Corinthians 15:31
1 Corinthians 7:19 - "Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God."
1 Corinthians 1:7 - "So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Corinthians 12:7 - "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."
1 Corinthians 7:1 - "Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman."
1 Corinthians 7:20 - "Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called."
1 Corinthians 7:9 - "But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn."
1 Corinthians 7:30 - "And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;"
1 Corinthians 7:24 - "Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God."
1 Corinthians 7:8 - "I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I."