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29 Now I say this, brothers: The time is shortened—so that from now on both those having wives should be as not having; 30 and those weeping, as not weeping; and those rejoicing, as not rejoicing; and those buying, as not possessing; 31 and those using the world, as not using it up. For the form of this world is passing away. 32 But I want you? to be without concern. The unmarried man is concerned for the things of the Lord, how he should please the Lord; 33 but the one being married is concerned for the things of the world, how he should please the wife, 34 and is divided. And the unmarried woman and virgin is concerned for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit; but the one being married is concerned for the things of the world, how she should please the husband. 35 Now I say this for your? own profit, not so that I might place upon you? a restraint, but for what is seemly and devoted to the Lord, without distraction. 36 But if anyone supposes himself to be acting unbecomingly to his virgin, if she is beyond youth, and it ought to be so, let him do what he wills; he does not sin; let them marry. 37 But he who has stood steadfast in his heart, not having necessity but having authority over his own will, and has judged this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin, he will do well. 38 So then also, the one marrying his own virgin does well, and the one not marrying will do better. 39 A wife has been bound for as long a time as her husband may live; but if the husband shall have died, she is free to be married to whom she wants, only in the Lord. 40 But she is more blessed if she should remain in the same manner, according to my judgment; and I think myself also to have the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 7:29-40, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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