But she is happier if she remains so, according to my judgment. And I think I also have the Spirit of God.
But concerning what you wrote to me, it is good for a man not to touch a woman;
And I say this for your advantage, not that I put a noose before you, but for the fitting thing, and waiting on the Lord without distraction.
But I say this by concession, not by command.
But I say to the unmarried men, and to the widows, it is good for them if they also remain as I.
Boasting, I have become foolish. You compelled me. For I ought to be commended by you, for I lacked nothing of the exceedingly great apostles, even though I am nothing.
since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, who is not weak toward you, but is powerful in you,
And I give judgment in this, for this is profitable for you, who began before not only to do, but also to be willing from last year.
Therefore, the one that despises does not despise man, but God, even the One giving His Holy Spirit to us.