22. And remember, if you were a slave when the Lord called you, you are now free in the Lord. And if you were free when the Lord called you, you are now a slave of Christ.
23. God paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world.
24. Each of you, dear brothers and sisters, should remain as you were when God first called you.
25. Now regarding your question about the young women who are not yet married. I do not have a command from the Lord for them. But the Lord in his mercy has given me wisdom that can be trusted, and I will share it with you.
26. Because of the present crisis, I think it is best to remain as you are.