In 1 Corinthians 7:1, the statement 'it is good for a man not to touch a woman' directly supports Paul's opinion in 7:40 that remaining single is happier.

In 1 Corinthians 7:8, Paul says it is good for the unmarried and widows to remain single, aligning with 7:40's advice.

In 1 Corinthians 7:25, Paul states he gives his own opinion, not a command, which contextualizes his 'I think' claim in 7:40.

In 1 Corinthians 7:26, the recommendation to remain as you are due to present distress echoes Paul's opinion in 7:40 that she is happier staying.

In 1 Corinthians 7:35, Paul explains the goal of undistracted devotion to the Lord, which underlies his opinion in 7:40 about staying single.

In 1 Corinthians 7:10, Paul gives a command from the Lord; here he offers his own opinion, distinguishing divine authority from personal advice.

In 1 Corinthians 14:37, Paul demands acknowledgment that his writings are the Lord's command — directly backing his Spirit-empowered authority here.

In 1 Corinthians 9:8, Paul appeals to the Law; here he relies on the Spirit's guidance, showing two bases for his teaching authority.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:8, Paul warns that rejecting his instruction is rejecting God who gives the Spirit — reinforcing that he speaks with the Spirit's authority here.

In 2 Peter 3:15, Peter endorses Paul's writings as given by God's wisdom — external confirmation of Paul's claim to have the Spirit.

In Acts 15:28, the council claims the Holy Spirit's guidance in their decision — parallel to Paul's claim of the Spirit's guidance here.

In 2 Corinthians 8:10, Paul similarly offers his 'advice' (gnōmē) on giving, paralleling the personal opinion he gives here on marriage.

In 1 Timothy 5:11, Paul discourages enrolling younger widows who may remarry, echoing his preference here for widows remaining unmarried.

In Matthew 19:10, the disciples conclude it is better not to marry — a similar judgment to Paul's advice here about remaining unmarried.