1 Corinthians 7:31

And they that use this world, as not abusing [it]: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
- King James Version

and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the form of this world is passing away.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

and they that use the world, as not disposing of it as their own; for the fashion of this world passes.
- Darby Bible

And they that use this world, as not abusing it. For the fashion of this world passeth away.
- Webster's Bible

and those who use the world as not using it to the full. For the world as it now exists is passing away.
- Weymouth Bible

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

and thei that vsen this world, as thei that vsen not. For whi the figure of this world passith.
- Wycliffe Bible

and those using this world, as not using [it] up; for passing away is the fashion of this world.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:31

7:31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it - Not seeking happiness in it, but in God: using every thing therein only in such a manner and degree as most tends to the knowledge and love of God. For the whole scheme and fashion of this world - This marrying, weeping, rejoicing, and all the rest, not only will pass, but now passeth away, is this moment flying off like a shadow.

People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:31

1Co 7:31 They that use this world, as not abusing it. We all have to use the world; but we must not "misuse" it. That is the charge here.