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those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who weep or who rejoice or who buy things should not be absorbed by their weeping or their joy or their possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no goods,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and those weeping, as not weeping; and those rejoicing, as not rejoicing; and those buying, as not possessing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and those who cry, as though they did not cry; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess [anything];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they didn’t own anything,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and those that weep, as though they wept not; and those that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those that buy, as though they possessed not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />It will be all the same if you are crying or laughing, or if you are buying or are completely broke. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and those that weep, as though they wept not; and those that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those that buy, as though they possessed not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who have eyes filled with tears should live as though they have no sorrow. Those who are happy should live as though there was nothing to be happy about. Those who buy something should live as though they didn't own it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />those who weep, as though they were not sad; those who laugh, as though they were not happy; those who buy, as though they did not own what they bought; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and those who mourn as though they did not mourn, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they did not own a thing, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />those with tears like those not weeping, those who rejoice like those not rejoicing, those who buy like those without possessions,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they didn’t weep; and those who rejoice, as though they didn’t rejoice; and those who buy, as though they didn’t possess; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and those weeping, as not weeping; and those rejoicing, as not rejoicing; and those buying, as not possessing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and those weeping, as not weeping; and those rejoicing, as not rejoicing; and those buying, as not possessing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and those weeping, as not weeping; and those rejoicing, as not rejoicing; and those buying, as not possessing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they weeping, as not weeping; and they rejoicing, as not rejoicing; and they buying, as not possessing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as if they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they were not weeping; and those who rejoice, as if they were not rejoicing; and those who buy, as if they possessed nothing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />those weeping as not weeping, those rejoicing as not rejoicing, those buying as not owning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And those who weep, as though they had not wept; and those who rejoice, as though they had not rejoiced; and those who buy, as though they did not possess anything;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And those who weep, as if they did not weep, and those who rejoice, as if they did not rejoice, and those who buy, as if they did not acquire.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they wept not; and those who rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those who buy, as though they possessed not:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and those weeping, as those not weeping; and those rejoicing, as those not rejoicing; and those buying, as those not possessing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and they who weep as though they wept not; and they who rejoice as though they rejoiced not; and they that purchase as though they possessed not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and they that weep, as those that are unconcern'd; and they that rejoice, as those that do not; and they that buy, as those that have no possessions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and those who weep, as though they wept not; and those who rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those who buy, as though they possessed not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and they, that weep, as if they wept not; and they, that rejoice, as if they rejoiced not; and they, that buy, as if they possessed not;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1429" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">The Unmarried and Widowed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none; <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2799.htm" title="2799: klaiontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.">weep,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as if</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2799.htm" title="2799: klaiontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.">they did not;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">are joyful,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as if</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">they were not;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/59.htm" title="59: agorazontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem.">make a purchase,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as if</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2722.htm" title="2722: katechontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From kata and echo; to hold down, in various applications.">they had nothing;</a> </span> <span class="reftext">31</span>and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:4</a></span><br />a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-9.htm">James 4:9</a></span><br />Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-21.htm">Luke 6:21</a></span><br />Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a></span><br />sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-2.htm">Isaiah 61:2</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-11.htm">Revelation 18:11</a></span><br />And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Matthew 24:38-39</a></span><br />For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/17-27.htm">Luke 17:27-28</a></span><br />People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. / It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/16-8.htm">Jeremiah 16:8-9</a></span><br />You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. / For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/7-12.htm">Ezekiel 7:12-13</a></span><br />The time has come; the day has arrived. Let the buyer not rejoice and the seller not mourn, for wrath is upon the whole multitude. / The seller will surely not recover what he sold while both remain alive. For the vision concerning the whole multitude will not be revoked, and because of their iniquity, not one of them will preserve his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5-6</a></span><br />Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;</p><p class="hdg">that weep.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-5.htm">Psalm 30:5</a></b></br> For his anger <i>endureth but</i> a moment; in his favour <i>is</i> life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy <i>cometh</i> in the morning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5,6</a></b></br> They that sow in tears shall reap in joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:4</a></b></br> A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Buy</a> <a href="/luke/19-45.htm">Buying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-18.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-15.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-8.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Possessing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-8.htm">Property</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Something</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/5-16.htm">Buy</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Buying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-14.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-3.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/numbers/13-30.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">Possessing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-20.htm">Property</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-2.htm">Something</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/james/4-9.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/revelation/5-4.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">He discusses marriage;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">and that the bond thereof ought not lightly to be dissolved.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Every man must be content with his vocation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Virginity wherefore to be embraced;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">and for what respects we may either marry, or abstain from marrying.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The phrase "those who weep" refers to individuals experiencing sorrow or loss. In the context of <a href="/1_corinthians/7.htm">1 Corinthians 7</a>, Paul is discussing the temporary nature of worldly conditions in light of the imminent return of Christ. The exhortation to live "as if they did not" weep suggests a focus on eternal realities rather than temporary afflictions. This aligns with other scriptural teachings, such as <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a>, which speaks of present sufferings not being worth comparing with future glory. The cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its wealth and moral challenges, underscores the need for believers to maintain a heavenly perspective amidst life's trials.<p><b>those who are joyful, as if they were not;</b><br>Here, Paul addresses those experiencing happiness or success. The instruction to live "as if they were not" joyful emphasizes the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures. This reflects the biblical theme that true joy is found in Christ and eternal life, rather than in temporary circumstances. <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:2-4</a> also speaks to the wisdom of considering the brevity of life and the importance of a heart focused on God. In the historical context of Corinth, where pleasure and indulgence were prevalent, Paul's message serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual over temporal joy. This perspective encourages believers to hold loosely to worldly happiness, recognizing that ultimate fulfillment is found in their relationship with God.<p><b>those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;</b><br>This phrase addresses the attitude towards material possessions. Instructing believers to live "as if they had nothing" highlights the transient nature of material wealth. This teaching is consistent with Jesus' words in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where He advises storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. The historical context of Corinth, a prosperous trade city, would have made this message particularly relevant, as the temptation to prioritize wealth was significant. Paul's counsel encourages believers to view possessions as temporary and to invest in eternal values. This perspective aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes stewardship and the understanding that all material goods ultimately belong to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance on how to live in light of the present circumstances and the coming of the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral challenges, where the early Christian church faced various issues, including questions about marriage, singleness, and worldly concerns.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of immorality, division, and questions about how to live as Christians in a secular society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Paul encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, recognizing that earthly experiences are temporary and should not dominate our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/detachment_from_worldly_concerns.htm">Detachment from Worldly Concerns</a></b><br>The verse calls for a detachment from worldly concerns, urging believers to hold loosely to both sorrows and joys, as well as material possessions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balance_in_emotional_responses.htm">Balance in Emotional Responses</a></b><br>Christians are encouraged to maintain balance in their emotional responses, understanding that both weeping and rejoicing are part of life but should not define our identity or purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The mention of buying and possessing reminds believers to be good stewards of their resources, using them for God's glory rather than personal gain.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_avoid_quarrels,_promote_peace.htm">How can sorrow lead to spiritual growth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_false_conversion.htm">What is false conversion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'bride_of_christ'_mean.htm">What does 'Bride of Christ' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_family_planning.htm">What does the Bible say about family planning?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They that weep,</span> etc. Earthly sorrow and joy and wealth are things which are merely transient and unreal when compared with the awful, eternal, permanent realities which we shall all soon have to face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">weep,</span><br /><span class="grk">κλαίοντες</span> <span class="translit">(klaiontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2799.htm">Strong's 2799: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as if</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they [did not];</span><br /><span class="grk">κλαίοντες</span> <span class="translit">(klaiontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2799.htm">Strong's 2799: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are joyful,</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίροντες</span> <span class="translit">(chairontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as if</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were not;</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίροντες</span> <span class="translit">(chairontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">make a purchase,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγοράζοντες</span> <span class="translit">(agorazontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_59.htm">Strong's 59: </a> </span><span class="str2">To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as if</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they had nothing;</span><br /><span class="grk">κατέχοντες</span> <span class="translit">(katechontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2722.htm">Strong's 2722: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and echo; to hold down, in various applications.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">1 Corinthians 7:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:30 And those who weep as though they (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>