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Regarding the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the Holy Gospel and the verse from chapter 7 of St. Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians: "But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: ..." (1 Corinthians 7:12). While he said earlier: "And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not..." (1 Corinthians 7:10) and later in verse 25 he says: "Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful" (1 Corinthians 7:25) and at the end of the chapter: "But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God" (1 Corinthians 7:40).

Does that mean that some of the teachings in the epistles are the authors' personal opinions? Why in this case did St. Paul clarify what is his personal saying and what is God's commandment? How come he has no commandment of the Lord on a topic, yet he gives a judgment of his thinking and says he also has the Spirit of God? What does that mean? Doesn't that mean that it is a judgment inspired by God? Then, why does he mention all these things? Also, what is the difference then between this judgment and those judgments that he has the commandment of God concerning their issues? How does this accord with the verses from St. Peter’s second epistle: "Knowing this first, which no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:20,21). Does this apply only to the Old Testament?

St. Paul's first Letter to the Corinthians, verse 10, is a clear command from the Lord in regards to the Holy Sacrament of Marriage. This commandment has been from the beginning, throughout oral traditions, the Old Testament, and reiterated in the New Testament (although the N.T. had not yet been written). Here, the Apostle Paul stipulates that the vows of Holy Matrimony must be strictly followed as commanded by the Lord Himself. However, in 1 Corinthians 7:12, St. Paul is careful to say that he is exercising his authority as an apostle to issue a new ordinance based on a developing need arising in the forming church where there was no precedence in which to follow suit. We can therefore gain insight regarding the importance of the hierarchy of the church, for St. Paul was regarded as an archbishop, authorized to make these decisions. Likewise, in the same Letter, 1 Corinthians 7:25, St. Paul addresses and instructs the women who did not marry but consecrated themselves to the church. In his speech, St. Paul wanted to ensure that although his instructions were not directly from our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, his apostleship carries the burdens of decision making. In many other circumstances, specific instructions were clearly given to him from our Lord Jesus Christ or from other Holy Scripture. As new situations arose, the church had to address each situation with diligence and prudence by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. St. Paul's speech was without a doubt inspired by the Holy Spirit, as he was known to be vigilant by nature and accurate in all his interactions, writings, and speech. 2 Peter 1:20,21 applies to all of the Holy Scripture, Old and New Testaments, as well as to the comments made by St. Paul in regards to your questions.

"yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy" (1 Corinthians 7:25).