so that no one can boast in his presence.

so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."

For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?

To the unmarried and widows I say that it is best for them to remain as I am.

Because of the impending crisis I think it best for you to remain as you are.

If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the bloom of youth and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry.

If I give away everything I own, and if I give over my body in order to boast, but do not have love, I receive no benefit.