In 1 Corinthians 7:1, Paul already stated it is good not to marry—this verse repeats that advice with the added reason of the present crisis.

1 Corinthians 7:8 advises the unmarried to stay as Paul is—consistent with the same counsel to remain in your current state here.

1 Corinthians 7:28 allows marriage without sin but warns of troubles—adding nuance to Paul's preference for staying unmarried here.

In 1 Corinthians 7:35-36, Paul explains his motive: undivided devotion to the Lord, which underlies his advice to remain as you are.

In 1 Corinthians 7:7, Paul wishes all were single like him, grounding his v.26 advice to remain unmarried during the present distress.

In 1 Corinthians 7:38, Paul ranks refraining from marriage as 'even better,' reinforcing his v.26 counsel that remaining unmarried is good.

In 1 Corinthians 7:40, Paul calls the unmarried widow 'happier' if she stays single, echoing v.26's 'good to remain as you are'.

Jeremiah 16:2-4 commands the prophet to avoid marriage due to coming judgment — Paul applies the same logic to his present distress.

Luke 23:29 pronounces blessing on the childless in coming judgment — Paul similarly sees advantage in not having children during distress.

Matthew 24:19 warns of woe for pregnant and nursing women in tribulation — Paul's advice avoids adding family burdens during distress.

Luke 21:23 echoes the same warning about tribulation making family life difficult — Paul's counsel mirrors that concern.

Matthew 19:12 presents celibacy for the kingdom — Paul commends singleness for the present distress, both valuing the unmarried state.

In Ephesians 5:16, Paul urges redeeming the time because days are evil — a rationale parallel to the 'present distress' driving v.26.