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: |
But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord – how he may please the Lord. |
But I want you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; |
I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs – how he can please the Lord. |
My desire is to have you free from all anxiety and distressing care. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord – how he may please the Lord; |
But I desire you to be without anxious cares. He who is unmarried seeks to promote the interests of the Lord, how he may please the Lord. |
That is why I should like you to be free from worldly anxieties. The unmarried man is free to concern himself with the Lord’s affairs, and how he may please Him. |
I want you to be free from worldly worries. An unmarried man is concerned about the affairs of the Lord. |
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