Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Corinthians 7:37

"But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching in his own heart, to keep his own virgin [daughter], shall do well." — 1 Corinthians 7:37 (ASV)

In contrast, the man who feels no need to get married has done the right thing too. The words “who is under no compulsion” refer to outward pressure to marry, such as might come from some prior engagement contract or the pressure of a master on a slave. Paul favors the man who does not marry.