and at the same time they learn to be idle, going about houses; and not only idle, but also loquacious even busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Good

But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

being witness in beautiful works; if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has succored those in tribulation, if she has followed in every good work.

Obedient

But I wish you to know, that Christ is the head of every man; and the man is the head of the woman, and God is the head of Christ.

let the women be silent in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to talk; but let them be subordinate, as the law also says.

Wives, be submissive to your own husbands, as to the Lord,

Ye wives, submit to your husbands as is becoming in the Lord.

Let a woman learn in silence in all submission;

Likewise, ye wives, be submissive to your own husbands; in order that, if any do not believe the word, they shall be gained through the deportment of their wives, without the word;

That

For the name of God is blasphemed by you among the Gentiles, as has been written.

Therefore I wish the younger women to marry, to raise up children, to rule the house, to give no occasion to the adversary for the sake of reproach;

Let the servants so many as are under the yoke, esteem those who are their masters worthy of all honor, in order that the name and doctrine of God may not be blasphemed.