1 Corinthians 7:25

The Unmarried and the Widowed

²⁵ Now concerning virgins: _v I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one _w whom the Lord in His mercy has made _x trustworthy.

1. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 8:8
   I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 4:1
   Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.
   1 Timothy 1:13
   Although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
   1 Timothy 1:16
   However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Timothy 1:12
   And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.