22 For the bondman that is called in the Lord is the Lord's freedman; in like manner also the freeman being called is Christ's bondman.
23 Ye have been bought with a price; do not be the bondmen of men.
24 Let each, wherein he is called, brethren, therein abide with God.
25 But concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my opinion, as having received mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
26 I think then that this is good, on account of the present necessity, that it is good for a man to remain so as he is.
27 Art thou bound to a wife? seek not to be loosed; art thou free from a wife? do not seek a wife.
28 But if thou shouldest also marry, thou hast not sinned; and if the virgin marry, they have not sinned: but such shall have tribulation in the flesh; but I spare you.