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.

So that he marrying does well; and he not marrying does better.

Not according to man do I speak these things: or does not the law also say these things?

Or does he say altogether on account of us? For it was written on account of us: that he ploughing ought to plough upon hope; and he grinding upon hope, to participate with his hope.

Does not nature itself teach you, that, if a man truly have long hair, it is a dishonour to him?

And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.