1 Corinthians 7:3 commands mutual conjugal rights, providing the marital obligation behind the concern to please one's spouse.

In 1 Corinthians 7:35, Paul reveals his motive: he wants undivided devotion, explaining why married life's distractions are a concern.

1 Samuel 1:4-8 shows Elkanah's distress over Hannah's sorrow, illustrating the husband's anxious concern to please his wife.

Luke 12:22 commands not to be anxious about life, contrasting with the married man's worldly anxiety described here.

Ephesians 5:25-33 calls husbands to love as Christ loved the church, elevating the marital concern to a sacrificial standard.

Colossians 3:19 commands husbands to love and not be harsh, directly applying to the concern to please one's wife.

1 Timothy 5:8 emphasizes provision for one's household, grounding the family responsibilities Paul notes as a source of concern.

1 Peter 3:7 instructs husbands to live understandingly and honor their wives, aligning with the Pauline concern to please one's spouse.

Luke 14:20 uses marriage as an excuse to reject God's invitation, illustrating the worldly distraction Paul warns about.