But what I have just said is by way of concession, not command.

But a slave who is called to be in the Lord is a freedman of the Lord. Just as a free man who is called is a slave of Christ

Well, what I think is this: that, considering the imminent distress in these days, it would be an excellent plan for you to remain just as you are.

just as the parts we consider rather dishonourable are the very parts we invest with special honour; our indecorous parts get a special care and attention