23. You were bought at a price. Do not be the servants of men.
24. Brothers, let every man, in whatever condition he is called, remain there with God.
25. Now concerning virgins, I have no command from the Lord. Yet I will give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.
26. I suppose therefore that this is good because of the present distress, that it is good for a man to remain as he is.
27. Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be uncommitted. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife.