But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: {that belong...: Gr. of the Lord}

There is difference {also} between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please {her} husband.

For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, {I say}, that {it is} good for a man so to be. {distress: or, necessity}

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: {It is} good for a man not to touch a woman.

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: {It is} good for a man not to touch a woman.

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, {I say}, that {it is} good for a man so to be. {distress: or, necessity}

For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. {to speak...: Gr. for their railing}

So then he that giveth {her} in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth {her} not in marriage doeth better.

But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with {his} wife, it is not good to marry.