1 Now about what you wrote to me: "It’s good not to marry."7:1. It seems that some in Corinth were single and the church was writing to ask if this was permissible. 2 However, because of the temptation to sexual immorality, it is better that each man have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 8 To those who are not yet married, or who are widowed, I would say it is better if they remain like me. 9 But if they lack self-control, then they should get married—for it is better to marry than burn with desire.
25 Now about "people who are not married,"7:25. Literally, "virgins." Paul here continues discussing the issues that the Corinthian church has raised. See 7:1. I don’t have a specific instruction from the Lord, so let me give you my opinion as someone who by the Lord’s mercy is considered trustworthy. 26 Because of the present difficult situation we are in I think it is best to just stay as you are. 27 Are you already married? Don’t try to get divorced. Are you unmarried? Don’t look to get married. 28 If you do get married, you haven’t sinned. If an unmarried woman gets married, she hasn’t sinned. But you will have many troubles in this current world and I would want to spare you these.