1 Corinthians 7:38-40

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

³⁸ Therefore, both he that giveth his virgin in marriage, doth well; and he that giveth her not, doth better.

³⁹ A woman is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband die, she is at liberty: let her marry to whom she will; only in the Lord.

⁴⁰ But more blessed shall she be, if she so remain, according to my counsel; and I think that I also have the spirit of God.