I   General Advice: Remain as you are (vv.25-28a)

II  Advice for the Married: Don’t get too attached to this world (vv.28b-31)

III  Advice for the Unmarried: Leverage your singleness for the Lord (vv.32-35)

IV  Advice for the Engaged: Weigh your options (vv.36-38)

V   Advice for Widows: Weigh your options (vv.39-40)