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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
Notice how he first marvels at the one who keeps his virgin: he calls him firm and steadfast and one who acts with deliberation; for he says, "standing firm in his heart." So then, the one who gives his virgin in marriage is not firm. By the words "having no necessity" he shows that the father has the authority to give his daughter a husband, and no one can compel him not to give her in marriage. So it is to his honor if he keeps his daughter unmarried; therefore the apostle also praises him, for "he does well," he says. …
Methodius of Olympus
But for him who of his own free will and purpose decides to preserve his flesh in virgin purity, "having no necessity"
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