A.T. Robertson Commentary 1 Corinthians 7:40

"But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God." — 1 Corinthians 7:40 (ASV)

Happier (μακαριωτερα). Comparative of μακαριος used in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3ff.).

After my judgment (κατα την εμην γνωμην). The same word used in verse 25, not a command.

I think (δοκω). From δοκεω, not νομιζω of verse 26. But he insists that he has "the spirit of God" (πνευμα θεου) in the expression of his inspired judgment on this difficult, complicated, tangled problem of marriage. But he has discharged his duty and leaves each one to decide for himself.