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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

1 Corinthians 7:31

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Paul gives practical guidance about marriage, singleness and life in view of the present distress. He urges perspective.

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Berean Standard Bible (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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And for those who make use of the world, not to be using it fully; for this world's way of life will quickly come to an end.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y los que usan de este mundo, como los que no usan: porque la apariencia de este mundo se pasa.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

los que suelen disfrutar las cosas buenas de este mundo, como si no las disfrutaran, porque el mundo, tal como lo conocemos, pronto pasará.

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