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32 But I will you to be free from care. The unmarried cares for things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord: 33 And he married cares for the things of the world, how he shall please the wife. 34 The wife and virgin have been divided. The unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, that she might be holy also in body and spirit: and she married cares for the things of the world, how she shall please her husband. 35 And this I say for the advantage of yourselves; not that I shall cast a net upon you, but for the becoming, and occupied assiduously for the Lord without being turned away. 36 And if any think to act unbecomingly towards his virgin, if she be past the vigor of youth, and so it ought to be, let him do what he will, he sins not; let them marry. 37 And he who has stood firmly fixed in heart; not having necessity, and has power concerning his own will, and has judged this in his heart to keep his virgin, does well. 38 So that he marrying does well; and he not marrying does better. 39 The woman was bound by law for as much time as her husband lives; and if her husband be set to sleep, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 40 And she is happier if she so remain, according to my opinion: and I also think to have the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 7:32-40, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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