Shepherd of Hermas, on 1Cor 7:40

“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.”

“And again I asked him, saying, "Sir, since you have been so patient in listening to me, will you show me this also?" "Speak," said he. And I said, "If a wife or husband die, and the widower or widow marry, does he or she commit sin?" "There is no sin in marrying again," said he; "but if they remain unmarried, they gain greater honour and glory with the Lord; but if they marry, they do not sin. Guard, therefore, your chastity and purity, and you will live to God."”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.