Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 7:31
American Standard Version
and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Amplified® Bible
And those who deal with this world [overusing the enjoyments of this life] as though they were not absorbed by it {and} as if they had no dealings with it. For the outward form of this world (the present world order) is passing away.
Contemporary English Version
It won't make any difference how much good you are getting from this world or how much you like it. This world as we know it is now passing away.
Darby English Version
and they that use the world, as not disposing of it as their own; for the fashion of this world passes.
Good News Bible
those who deal in material goods, as though they were not fully occupied with them. For this world, as it is now, will not last much longer.
International Standard Version
and those who use the things in the world as though they were not dependent on them. For the world in its present form is passing away.
King James Version
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
New American Standard Bible
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 International Version
those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
New King James Version
and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it; for the form of this world passes away.
Young's Literal Translation
and those using this world, as not using `it' up; for passing away is the fashion of this world.