and that the women be decent in their apparel, adorned with modesty and reserve, not with broider'd hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

for I don't allow a woman to be a teacher, nor to dictate to her husband; but let her be silent.

for they who duly discharge that office, prepare their way to a higher degree, and may promote the christian faith with the greater freedom.

take care how you behave, and what you teach. persevere in these duties: for by the practice of them, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you.

as for the widow, who is really such, and without any assistance, let her place all her hopes in God, and be assiduous in supplication and prayer.