for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all godliness and propriety.

moreover he must also have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they are without reproach.

Honor as widows those that are widows indeed.

If any man or woman that is a believer have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be burdened, that it may relieve those that are widows indeed.

Some mens sins are openly manifest, going before them to judgment; and some men they follow after.

In like manner also the good works of some are openly manifest; and those that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Let all who are under the yoke as bondservants count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they who receive the benefit are faithful and beloved. These things teach and exhort.

Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not highminded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good,