1 Corinthians 7:34

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

so his interests are divided. However, the unmarried woman [Note: Possibly this refers to a widow, divorcee or non-virgin] and the virgin are concerned about the affairs of the Lord [and] how to be dedicated [to God] in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of the world [and] how to please her husband.

Cross References

John 10:13

[The reason] he runs away is because he is a hired hand and does not [really] care about the sheep.

Romans 6:13

And do not offer the parts of your bodies [i.e., hands, eyes, etc. See Matt. 5:29-30] as tools for [accomplishing] evil purposes; but [instead] offer yourselves to God, as [people who are] alive from the dead [i.e., no longer under the power of sin] and the parts of your bodies as tools for [accomplishing] righteous purposes for God.

1 Corinthians 6:20

for you were bought [by God] for a price. So, honor God with your [physical] body.

1 Corinthians 7:33

But the person who is married is [also] concerned about the affairs of the world [and] how to please his wife,

1 Corinthians 7:35

Now I am saying this for your own benefit, not in order to put [unreasonable] restrictions on you, but that you may do whatever is proper and devote yourselves to the Lord’s service without distraction.

2 Corinthians 11:28

Besides these [kinds of] things [or, “besides these outward things”], there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches.

2 Corinthians 8:16

But I thank God for putting the same concern [that I have] for you in the heart of Titus.

Philippians 1:20

It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not have to be ashamed about anything, but that I will have the courage, [both] now and always, [to so live] that Christ will be exalted [i.e., honored] in my body, whether I live or die.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

And may God Himself, who gives peace, dedicate you completely, and may your spirit, soul and body [i.e., your entire person] be kept without just blame at [i.e., until] the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 3:5

For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how will he be able to take care of the church of God?

1 Timothy 5:5

Now the woman who is a true widow, and living all alone, has placed her hope in God and continues [to offer] special requests and prayers [for help (?)] night and day.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy and I want you [in your teaching] to affirm these things with confidence, so that those people who have trusted God will be careful to devote themselves to doing good deeds. These things [i.e., just mentioned] are good and profitable for people [to do].