25 [33]Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give mine [34]advise, as [35]one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

26 I suppose then [36]this to be good for the [37]present necessity: I mean that it is good for a man so to be.

27 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed: art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.