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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.

World English Bible (WEB)

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;

King James Version (KJV)

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:

American Standard Version (ASV)

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:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But it is my desire for you to be free from cares. The unmarried man gives his mind to the things of the Lord, how he may give pleasure to the Lord:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And I wish you to be without anxiety; the unmarried is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Quisiera, pues, que estuvieseis sin congoja. El soltero tiene cuidado de las cosas que son del Señor, cómo ha de agradar al Señor:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Lo que deseo es que estén libres de preocupaciones. El soltero está libre para trabajar para el Señor y meditar en cómo agradarle.

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