I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
When Paul says "I will therefore that the younger women marry" because of the pitfalls they will face, he is not commanding marriage. Rather, he is giving guidelines for a fulfilling and satisfactory way of life for younger women. "I will therefore" indicates that this recommendation is a personal one rather than a hard fast rule that obligates a young woman to marry in every case.