1 Corinthians 7:25

But He said to them, “Not all men can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given.

But in my opinion she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart,

And I give my opinion in this matter, for this is profitable for you, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it.

What I am saying, I am not saying according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.

even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief;

Yet for this reason I was shown mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate all His patience as an example for those who are going to believe upon Him for eternal life.