I think, therefore, that this is good on account of the impending distress; namely, that it is good for a man to be thus.

But, if any one thinks that he behaves himself unseemly toward his virgin daughter, if she be beyond the prime of life, and thus it ought to be brought about, let him do what he wishes, he sins not; let them marry.

And thus, sinning against the brethren, and smiting their conscience which is weak, ye sin against Christ.

In the law it has been written, "With other tongues, and with lips of others, I will speak to this people; and not even thus will they listen to Me," saith the Lord.