What I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this boldness of boasting.
But to the rest I say, not the Lord, if any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she consents to live with him, let him not let her go.
But about the virgins, I have no command of the Lord. But I give judgment, as having received mercy by the Lord to be faithful.
But I say this by concession, not by command.
I would that you endured me a little in foolishness, but, indeed, endure me.
lest perhaps if Macedonians come with me and find you not ready, that we (we do not say you) should be ashamed in this assurance of boasting.