for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in the practice of all piety and virtue;

Let the women with submissive silence attend to instruction.

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

let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.

if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to God.

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.

Let none be put upon the list of widows, but such as are at least threescore years of age, and have been married but once:

If any convert has widow-relations, let such relieve them, that the church may not be charged, but with the relief of such as are entirely destitute.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

Let those who are in a state of servitude, consider the entire respect due to their masters, that the name of God, and the doctrine of the gospel may not be blasphemed.

let them not treat their christian masters, on pretence of being their brethren, with less respect: but be the more obsequious, because they are believers, and deserve to be belov'd, for the kind provision they make for them. let this be the subject of your instructions, and exhortation.

to observe these precepts, to lead an unspotted life without reproof until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,

who alone is essentially immortal, dwelling in that inaccessible light, which no mortal ever saw, or can see: to whom belongs everlasting honour and empire. amen.