1 Corinthians 7:33

New International Reader's Version

But a married man is concerned about the matters of this world. He wants to know how he can please his wife.

Cross References

Luke 12:22

Then Jesus spoke to his disciples. He said, “I tell you, do not worry. Don’t worry about your life and what you will eat. And don’t worry about your body and what you will wear.

Luke 14:20

“Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’

John 10:13

The man runs away because he is a hired man. He does not care about the sheep.

1 Corinthians 7:3

A husband should satisfy his wife’s needs. And a wife should satisfy her husband’s needs.

1 Corinthians 7:32

I don’t want you to have anything to worry about. A single man is concerned about the Lord’s matters. He wants to know how he can please the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:34

His concerns pull him in two directions. A single woman or a virgin is concerned about the Lord’s matters. She wants to serve the Lord with both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the matters of this world. She wants to know how she can please her husband.

Colossians 3:19

Husbands, love your wives. Don’t be mean to them.

1 Timothy 5:8

Everyone should provide for their own relatives. Most of all, everyone should take care of their own family. If they don’t, they have left the faith. They are worse than someone who doesn’t believe.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, consider the needs of your wives. They are weaker than you. So treat them with respect. Honor them as those who will share with you the gracious gift of life. Then nothing will stand in the way of your prayers.