Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.

General references

Bible References

Not

1 Corinthians 7:2
But because of fornications, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.
Matthew 19:12
For there are eunuchs who were born this way from their mother's belly, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs because of the kingdom of the heavens. He who is able to

Comely

1 Corinthians 7:36
But if any man thinks to behave improperly toward his virgin, if it is past the best time, and so ought to happen, she should do what she wants, she does not sin, they should marry.
Ephesians 5:3
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or greed, shall not even be named among you as befits the sanctified,
Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are commendable, if anything is a virtue, and if
1 Timothy 1:10
for fornicators, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine
Titus 2:3
Aged women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderous, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of what is good,

And that

1 Corinthians 7:33
But he who is married cares for things of the world, how he will please his wife.
Luke 8:14
And that which fell in the thorns, these are those who heard, and as they go they are choked by cares and wealth and pleasures of life, and do not bring to maturity.
Luke 10:40
But Martha was encumbered about much serving. And having stood near, she said, Lord, do thou not care that my sister left me behind to serve alone? Speak to her therefore that she may help me.
Luke 21:34
But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down in debauchery and drunkenness and mundane cares, and that day come upon you sudden.

General references

Matthew 19:10
His disciples say to him, If the case of the man with his wife is this way, it is not advantageous to marry.
1 Corinthians 7:8
But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I.