Let the woman learn in silence with all submission: but I permit not a woman to teach,

(And let these also first be proved, then let them take the office of deacons, if they be found blameless.)

Let the deacons too be husbands of one wife only, governing their children and their own houses well.

Let no one have cause to despise thy youth; but he thou an example to believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let these learn first to shew piety at home, and to make suitable returns to their parents: for this is becoming, and acceptable in the sight of God.

Let not a widow be chosen into the number under sixty years old,

And if any believer have relations widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve those that are indeed widows and desolate.

Let the elders, who preside well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those that labour in preaching and teaching.

Let as many as are servants under the yoke account their own masters worthy of all honor; that the name of God and his doctrine may not be blasphemed:

and let not those who have believing masters, despise them, because they are brethren; but serve them more readily, because they are faithful and beloved by God, partakers of his grace.

having therefore food and raiment, let us be herewith content.