1 Corinthians 7:25

1 Corinthians 7:25. Now, concerning virgins— St. Paul by virgins evidently means those of both sexes who are in a state of celibacy. It is probable that he had formerly dissuaded them from marriage, in the present situation of the church. (See the next note.) It seems they were uneasy under this, (1 Corinthians 7:28; 1 Corinthians 7:35.) and therefore sent some questions to St. Paul about it: In answer to which, from 1Co 7:25-37 he gives directions to the unmarried about their marrying or not marrying: in 1Co 7:38 he addresses himself to parents about marrying their daughters; and then 1Co 7:39-40 speaks of widows. When he says, I have no commandment of the Lord, he means, "I have no express or positive commandment upon this subject in any of Christ's discourses transmitted to us."