Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Corinthians 7:38

"So then both he that giveth his own virgin [daughter] in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better." — 1 Corinthians 7:38 (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.