23. You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.
24. Brothers, each person should remain with God in whatever situation he was called.
25. About virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I do give an opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
26. Therefore I consider this to be good because of the present distress: It is fine for a man to remain as he is.
27. Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife.