For example, to the Corinthian Christians, he made it clear that although he was of the opinion that a widow would be happier if she remained single, “she is free to be married to whom she wants, only in the Lord. ”
Näiteks kirjas Korintose kristlastele ütleb ta selgelt, et kuigi tema arvates oleks lesk õnnelikum, kui ta jääks vallaliseks, „on ta vaba minema mehele, kellele tahab, kui see vaid sünnib Issandas ”.