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.

'standeth steadfast in his heart' -'has settled the matter in his own mind', i.e. has made up his own mind. (Fee p. 353) This would demand some communication between father and daughter, and that. father would know the type of daughter that he had raised. Did she have the gift of celibacy or didn't she? Should he arrange. marriage for this daughter, or was such unnecessary? What should be the word concerning the eligibility of this particular daughter, when others ask?

'having no necessity' -'being under no constraint' (NASV) 'The daughter does not have the desire for marriage nor the threat of fornication as. compulsion for her. The father, hence does not have to worry about her losing her virginity through some act of immorality.' (Willis p. 256)

'but hath power as touching in his own heart' -'meaning that no one else is forcing this action upon him.' (Fee p. 353) 'Not everyone could do this. Some were slaves and others had already entered marital agreements.' (Willis p. 256)

'to keep his own virgin daughter' -i.e. to take care of her in his own home as. maiden all her days. (Lenski p. 329)

'The objection that the daughter's will is left entirely out of consideration is not in accord with the fact. For in each case the father considers the physical make-up of his daughter, and that means her desires and wishes as well.' (Lenski p. 329)