NET Bible
"So then, the one who marries his own virgin does well, but the one who does not, does better."
— 1 Corinthians 7:38, NET Bible
“So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.”
“So then both he that giveth his own virgin daughter in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better. ”
“So then both he who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and he who doesn't give her in marriage does better.”
“Therefore both he that giveth his virgin in marriage doth well: and he that giveth her not doth better.”
“So then, he who gets married to his virgin does well, and he who keeps her unmarried does better.”
“So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.”
I am saying this for your benefit, not to place a limitation on you, but so that without distraction you may give notable and constant service to the Lord.
If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the bloom of youth and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry.
But the man who is firm in his commitment, and is under no necessity but has control over his will, and has decided in his own mind to keep his own virgin, does well.
So then, the one who marries his own virgin does well, but the one who does not, does better.
A wife is bound as long as her husband is living. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes(only someone in the Lord).
But in my opinion, she will be happier if she remains as she is– and I think that I too have the Spirit of God!