for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity;

Let a woman learn in quietness in all subjection;

And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.

Let the ministers be husbands of one wife, conducting their children and their own houses well:

Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

but if any widow have children or descendants, let them learn first to be pious as regards their own house, and to render a return on their side to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Let a widow be put upon the list, being of not less than sixty years, having been wife of one man,

If any believing man or woman have widows, let them impart relief to them, and let not the assembly be charged, that it may impart relief to those that are widows indeed.

Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;

Let as many bondmen as are under yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the teaching be not blasphemed.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but let them the rather serve them with subjection, because they are faithful and beloved, who profit by the good and ready service rendered. These things teach and exhort.

who only has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor is able to see; to whom be honour and eternal might. Amen.