1 Corinthians 7:33

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1 Corinthians 7:33 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife,

King James Version KJV

But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

American Standard Version ASV

but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife,

Bible in Basic English BBE

But the married man gives his attention to the things of this world, how he may give pleasure to his wife.

Free Bible Version FBV

But a man who is married pays attention to what is important in this world, and how he can please his wife.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But hee that is maried, careth for the things of the world, how he may please his wife.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and the married is anxious for the things of the world, how he shall please the wife.

World English Bible WEB

but he who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But he that is married, is anxious for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

But he that is with a wife, is solicitous for the things of the world, how he may please his wife: and he is divided.

Translation for Translators T4T

But married men are often greatly concerned about the affairs of this life. Specifically, they are concerned about pleasing their wives.

Plain English Version PEV

But a married man wants to make his wife happy too, so he also thinks a lot about the things in this world.

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1 Corinthians 7:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK ο δε γαμησας μεριμνα τα του κοσμου πως αρεσει τη γυναικι

ο ho G3588 the/this/who Art-NSM

δε de G1161 then Conj

γαμησας gameō G1060 to marry Verb-AAP-NSM

μεριμνα merimnaō G3309 to worry Verb-PAI-3S

τα ho G3588 the/this/who Art-APN

του ho G3588 the/this/who Art-GSM

κοσμου kosmos G2889 world Noun-GSM

πως pōs G4459 how?! Adv-I

αρεσει areskō G700 to please Verb-FAI-3S

τη ho G3588 the/this/who Art-DSF

γυναικι gunē G1135 woman Noun-DSF

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Greek Word Reference — 1 Corinthians 7:33

ο ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-NSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

δε de G1161 "then" Conj

This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.

Definition: δέ (before vowels δ᾽; on the general neglect of the elision in NT, see WH, App., 146; Tdf., Pr., 96), post-positive conjunctive particle; __1. copulative, but, in the next place, and, now (Abbott, JG, 104): Mat.1:2ff., 2Co.6:15, 16, 2Pe.1:5-7; in repetition for emphasis, Rom.3:21, 22, 9:30, 1Co.2:6, Gal.2:2, Php.2:8; in transition to something new, Mat.1:18, 2:19, Luk.13:1, Jhn.7:14, Act.6:1, Rom.8:28, 1Co.7:1 8:1, al.; in explanatory parenthesis or addition, Jhn.3:19, Rom.5:8, 1Co.1:12, Eph.2:4, 5:32, al.; ὡς δέ, Jhn.2:9; καὶ . . . δέ, but also, Mat.10:18, Luk.1:76, Jhn.6:51, Rom.11:23, al.; καὶ ἐὰν δέ, yea even if, Jhn.8:16. __2. Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing μέν (which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without μέν; Bl., §77, 12): ἐὰν δέ, Mat.6:14, 23, al.; ἐγὼ (σὺ, etc.) δέ, Mat.5:22, 6:6, Mrk.8:29, al.; ὁ δέ, αὐτὸς δέ, Mrk.1:45, Luk.4:40, al.; after a negation, Mat.6:19, 20, Rom.3:4, 1Th.5:21, al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.

γαμησας gameō G1060 "to marry" Verb-AAP-NSM

To marry means to wed, as seen in Matthew 19:10 and 1 Corinthians 7:28. This term is used for both men and women, describing the act of getting married. It signifies a union between two people.

Definition: γαμέω, -ῶ, [in LXX: Est.10:3, 2Ma.14:25, 4Ma.16:9 * ;] to marry; __1. of the man, to marry, take to wife (ducere): absol., Mat.19:10 22:25, 30 24:38, Mrk.12:25, Luk.17:27, 20:34, 35, 1Co.7:28, 33; with accusative: Mat.5:32 19:9, Mrk.6:17 10:11, Luk.14:20 16:18. __2. Of the woman, __(a) mid. (and in late writers, pass.), to give oneself in marriage, marry (nubere): 1Co.7:39; __(b) in Hellenistic (M, Pr., 159), act. (as of the man), to marry: absol., 1Co.7:28, 34 1Ti.5:11, 14. with accusative, Mrk.10:12. __3. Of both sexes: absol., 1Ti.4:3, 1Co.7:9, 10 36.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 25 NT verses. KJV: marry (a wife) See also: 1 Corinthians 7:9; Luke 17:27; Matthew 24:38.

μεριμνα merimnaō G3309 "to worry" Verb-PAI-3S

To worry or be anxious about something, as seen in Matthew 6:25-31 where Jesus tells us not to worry about our needs. It can also mean to care for something or someone, like the apostle Paul caring for the churches.

Definition: μεριμνάω, -ῶ (μέριμνα), [in LXX: Psa.38:18 (דָּאַג), etc. ;] __1. to be anxious: absol., Mat.6:27, 31, Luk.12:25; μηδὲν μ., Php.4:6; with dative of thing(s), Mat.6:25, Luk.12:22; before περί, Mat.6:28, Luk.10:41 12:26; πῶς, Mat.10:19, Luk.12:11; εἰς τὴν αὔριον, Mat.6:34. __2. to care for: with accusative, τὰ τ. κυριου, 1Co.7:32-34; τὰ τ. κόσμου, 1Co.7:34; τὰ περί ὑμῶν, Php.2:20; before ὑπέρ, 1Co.12:25; with genitive (a construction otherwise unknown), ἑαυτῆς (WH; τὰ ἑ. Rec.; see Bl., § 35, 7), Mat.6:34 (cf. προ-μεριμνάω).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 17 NT verses. KJV: (be, have) care(-ful), take thought See also: 1 Corinthians 7:32; Luke 12:26; Philippians 4:6.

τα ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-APN

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

του ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-GSM

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

κοσμου kosmos G2889 "world" Noun-GSM

The Greek word for world can mean an orderly arrangement or decoration, but also refers to the world and its inhabitants, as seen in Acts 17:24 and Romans 4:13.

Definition: κόσμος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Gen.2:1, Deu.4:19 17:3, Isa.24:21 40:26 (צבא), Exo.33:5, 6 Jer.2:32 4:30, Eze.7:20 16:11 23:40 (עֲדִי), Isa.61:10 (כְּלִי), al., Wis.2:24 and freq., Sir.6:30, al ;] __1. order (Hom., Plat., al.). __2. ornament, adornment, esp. of women (Hom., al.): 1Pe.3:3. __3. Later, the world or universe, as an ordered system (Plat., al.): Act.17:24, Rom.4:13, 1Co.3:22, Php.2:15, Heb.4:3, al. __4. In late writers only, the world, i.e. the earth (= ἡ οἰκουμένη, cf. Mat.4:8 with Luk.4:5): Mat.4:8, Mrk.16:[15], Col.2:20, 1Ti.6:7, al.; hence by meton., __(a) of the human inhabitants of the world: Mat.5:14 15:38, Mrk.14:9, Jhn.1:10 4:42 12:47, Rom.3:6, 1Co.4:13, 2Co.5:19, 2Pe.2:5, al.; __(b) of worldly affairs or possessions: Mat.16:26, Mrk.8:36, Luk.9:25, 1Co.7:31, 1Jn.2:16, al.; __(with) in ethical sense, of the ungodly: Jhn.7:7 14:17, 27 1Co.1:21, Jas.1:27, 1Jn.4:4, al.; __(d) metaphorically: ὁ κ. τῆς ἀδικίας, Jas.3:6. SYN.: αἰών, which see (cf . also Dalman, Words, 162ff.; Tr., Syn., §lix; Westc., additional note on Jhn.1:10; DB, iv, 938ff.). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 152 NT verses. KJV: adorning, world See also: 1 Corinthians 1:20; John 7:4; 1 Peter 1:20.

πως pōs G4459 "how?!" Adv-I

How is a question about the way something is done, as in Matthew 12:29, or an exclamation of surprise, like how much something is.

Definition: πῶς, interrog. adv., correl. of ὅπως, __1. prop., in direct questions, how?: with indic., Mat.12:29, Mrk.3:23, Luk.11:18, Jhn.3:4, al.; καὶ π., Mrk.4:13, Luk.20:44; π. οὖν, Mat.12:26; π. οὐ, Mat.16:11, Luk.12:56; in deliberative questions (cf. Bl., §64, 6), with subjc., Mat.23:33 26:54; π. οὖν, Rom.10:14; π. δέ, Rom.10:14, 15; before ἄν, with optative, Act.8:31. __2. As sometimes in cl. but more frequently and increasingly so in late writers (see WM, §57, 2; Bl., §70, 2; Thumb, MGr., 192; Jannaris, Gr., App., vi, 13f.), = ὅπως, ὥς; __(a) in indirect discourse: with indic., Mat.6:28, Mrk.12:41, Luk.8:36, Jhn.9:15, Act.9:27, al.; with subjc., Mrk.11:18, Luk.12:11; __(b) in exclamations: Mat.21:20, Mrk.10:23, 24 Luk.12:50 18:24, Jhn.11:36. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 104 NT verses. KJV: how, after (by) what manner (means), that See also: 1 Corinthians 3:10; Luke 8:18; Hebrews 2:3.

αρεσει areskō G700 "to please" Verb-FAI-3S

To please or be agreeable is the meaning of aresko, used in the Bible to describe actions that are pleasing to others, such as in Matthew 14:6 and Romans 8:8.

Definition: ἀρέσκω [in LXX chiefly for טוֹב ;] __1. to please (Hom., Hdt., al.): with dative of person(s), Mat.14:6, Mrk.6:22, Rom.8:8 15:2, 1Th.2:15 4:1, 1Co.7:32-34 Gal.1:10, 2Ti.2:4; before ἐνώπισν (= Heb. בּעֵנֵי, Bl., § 37, 1; 40, 7), Ac 65. __2. In late Gk., esp. in Inscr., to render service to (see M, Th., ICC, 1 Co., ll with; Cremer, 640 f.); Rom.15:1, 3, 1Co.10:33, 1Th.2:4.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 16 NT verses. KJV: please See also: 1 Corinthians 7:32; Acts 6:5; Romans 8:8.

τη ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-DSF

The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.

γυναικι gunē G1135 "woman" Noun-DSF

A woman, either married or unmarried, and sometimes specifically a wife, as in Matthew 11:11 and Romans 7:2. This term is also used as a term of respect and endearment.

Definition: γυνή, -αικός, ἡ, [in LXX for אִשָּׁה ;] __1. a woman, married or unmarried: Mat.11:11 14:21, al.; ὕπανδρος γ., Rom.7:2; γ. χήρα, Luk.4:26; in vocat., γύναι implies neither reproof nor severity, but is used frequently as a term of respect and endearment, Mat.15:28, Jhn.2:4, 4:21 19:26. __2. a wife: Mat.1:20, 1Co.7:3, 4 al.; γ. ἀπολύειν, Mrk.10:2, al.; γ. ἔχειν Mrk.6:18; γ. λαβεῖν, Mrk.12:19; γ. γαμεῖν, Luk.14:20. __3. a deaconess, 1Ti.3:11 (CGT, in l.). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 200 NT verses. KJV: wife, woman See also: 1 Corinthians 5:1; Luke 4:26; 1 Peter 3:1.

Study Notes — 1 Corinthians 7:33

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Context
Cross References
1 Corinthians 7:33 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 1 Corinthians 7:33
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 7:33
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33
Barnes' Notes on 1 Corinthians 7:33
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33
Sermons on 1 Corinthians 7:33

Context — The Unmarried and Widowed

31and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away. 32I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.

33But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife,

34and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband. 35I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Peter 3:7	Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
2	Colossians 3:19	Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
3	Ephesians 5:25–33	Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. For we are members of His body. “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church. Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
4	1 Timothy 5:8	If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
5	1 Samuel 1:4–8	And whenever the day came for Elkanah to present his sacrifice, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters. But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb. Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her and taunt her viciously. And this went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up to the house of the LORD, her rival taunted her until she wept and would not eat. “Hannah, why are you crying?” her husband Elkanah asked. “Why won’t you eat? Why is your heart so grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”
6	Nehemiah 5:1–5	About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews. Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.” Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.” Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards. We and our children are just like our countrymen and their children, yet we are subjecting our sons and daughters to slavery. Some of our daughters are already enslaved, but we are powerless to redeem them because our fields and vineyards belong to others.”
7	Luke 12:22	Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
8	1 Corinthians 7:3	The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
9	1 Thessalonians 4:11–12	and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

1 Corinthians 7:33 Summary

This verse, 1 Corinthians 7:33, reminds us that as a married person, we have additional responsibilities and concerns, such as pleasing our spouse, which can be a good thing, as seen in Ephesians 5:25-33. However, it's essential to balance these responsibilities with our desire to please the Lord, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 7:32. By prioritizing our spiritual life and seeking to please the Lord, we can have a fulfilling marriage and a deepening relationship with God, as stated in Psalm 37:4. As we strive to balance our responsibilities and desires, we can trust that God will give us the wisdom and guidance we need, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a married man to be concerned about the affairs of this world?

According to 1 Corinthians 7:33, a married man's primary concern is how he can please his wife, which is a worldly responsibility, as opposed to being solely focused on the Lord, as seen in 1 Corinthians 7:32, where the unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord.

Is it wrong for a married man to prioritize his wife's needs over his spiritual life?

No, it's not wrong, as seen in Ephesians 5:25, where husbands are called to love their wives, but it's essential to strike a balance between pleasing one's spouse and pleasing the Lord, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 7:35, where the apostle Paul encourages undivided devotion to the Lord.

How can a married man ensure he is pleasing both his wife and the Lord?

A married man can please both his wife and the Lord by following the principles outlined in Ephesians 5:25-33, which emphasizes mutual respect and submission in marriage, and by prioritizing his spiritual life, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 7:35, to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord.

Does this verse imply that marriage is a hindrance to spiritual growth?

No, this verse does not imply that marriage is a hindrance to spiritual growth, but rather that marriage brings additional responsibilities and concerns, as seen in 1 Corinthians 7:33-34, which can potentially divide one's interests, but as stated in Psalm 37:4, when we delight in the Lord, He gives us the desires of our heart, including a fulfilling marriage and spiritual life.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can balance my responsibilities as a spouse with my desire to please the Lord?
How can I ensure that my marriage is not a distraction from my spiritual life, but rather a way to deepen my relationship with God?
What are some practical steps I can take to prioritize my spiritual growth while still being a devoted spouse?
In what ways can I use my marriage as an opportunity to serve and please the Lord, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24?
How can I cultivate a spirit of mutual respect and submission in my marriage, as outlined in Ephesians 5:25-33?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Corinthians 7:33

But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world,.... Attending diligently to the business and calling of life, he is engaged in, that he may provide food and clothing, and other

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 7:33

But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. Married careth for ... world.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33

But he that is married hath other things which he must take care about; for besides that he is obliged to provide for his family, husbands and wives are under some obligations to please each other by divertisements, which, though not in themselves sinful, yet take up time, which those free from such relations may spend more religiously.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33

33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. Ver. 33. Careth how he may please] He taketh extraordinary care to please, and so doth she, 1 Corinthians 7:34. The word μεριμνα implies a dividing of the mind into various thoughts, casting this way and that way, and every way, how to give best content. That is a happy study.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33

Verse 33. But he that is married] He has a family to provide for, and his wife to please, as well as to fulfil his duty to God, and attend to the concerns of his own soul. The single man has nothing to attend to but what concerns his own salvation: the married man has all this to attend to, and besides to provide for his wife and family, and take care of their eternal interests also. The single man has very little trouble comparatively; the married man has a great deal. The single man is an atom in society; the married man is a small community in himself. The former is the centre of his own existence, and lives for himself alone; the latter is diffused abroad, makes a much more important part of the body social, and provides both for its support and continuance. The single man lives for and does good to himself only; the married man lives both for himself and the public. Both the state and the Church of Christ are dependent on the married man, as from him under God the one has subjects, the other members; while the single man is but an individual in either, and by and by will cease from both, and having no posterity is lost to the public for ever. The married man, therefore, far from being in a state of inferiority to the single man, is beyond him out of the limits of comparison. He can do all the good the other can do, though perhaps sometimes in a different way; and he can do ten thousand goods that the other cannot possibly do. And therefore both himself and his state are to be preferred infinitely before those of the other. Nor could the apostle have meant any thing less; only for the present distress he gave his opinion that it was best for those who were single to continue so. And who does not see the propriety of the advice?

Barnes' Notes on 1 Corinthians 7:33

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.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:33

33. Please his wife—And there is a sad chance that the things that please his wife may not please the Lord. Hence there is a danger in every marriage; but a danger which in many a marriage turns out a safeguard.

Sermons on 1 Corinthians 7:33

	Sermon	Description
	夫妻之道 - Husbands and Wives by Paul Washer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the judgment of God on the nation of Israel and how it manifests itself. He explains that God will remove the supply of bread and water from
	Prayer as a Way of Walking in Love: A Personal Journey by Francis Chan	Francis Chan emphasizes the transformative power of prayer as a means of walking in love, sharing his personal journey of experiencing God's love through answered prayers. He recou
	(The Law of the Holy Spirit) God's House - a Three Story Building by Zac Poonen	Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of building a godly life, home, and church, illustrating that the foundation of our lives must be rooted in the understanding of God's immense
	Husbands Love Your Wifes! by Keith Daniel	Keith Daniel emphasizes the biblical command for husbands to love their wives, drawing from Matthew 19:5 and Ephesians 5:25. He highlights the importance of 'cleaving' to one's spo
	(A Heavenly Church) 1. Secure in God Our Father by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not causing harm to others through our attitudes and words. He highlights the prevalence of insecurity and jealousy among G
	(Godly Home) Part 24 - Godly Men Have Radiant Wives by Denny Kenaston	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of love and its importance in marriage. He emphasizes that love is an unexplainable force that cannot be quenched or drowned. The p
	A Reverential Fear of God by Zac Poonen	This sermon emphasizes the importance of reverent fear of God in our lives, highlighting the need to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, to live in obedience and holine