24 Brethren, (A)each one is to remain with God in that condition in which he was called.

25 Now concerning virgins I have (B)no command of the Lord, but I give an opinion as one who [a](C)by the mercy of the Lord is trustworthy. 26 I think then that this is good in view of the [b]present (D)distress, that (E)it is good for a man [c]to remain as he is.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 7:25 Lit has had mercy shown on him by the Lord to be trustworthy
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:26 Or impending
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:26 Lit so to be