1 Corinthians 7:31
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And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.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.
In other translations
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.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.
Greek words
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