if any one is blameless, of one wife a husband, having children stedfast, not under accusation of riotous living or insubordinate --

For there are many disorderly persons vainly talkative, and under a spirit of delusion, especially some of the circumcised;

To be wise in mind, clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God.

Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;

Putting us under discipline - in order that, - denying ourselves of ungodliness and worldly covetings, in a soberminded and righteous and godly manner, we should live, in the present age,

Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,

to be forbearing, and under all circumstances to show a gentle spirit in dealing with others, whoever they may be.

and he saved us, not for anything we had done but from his own pity for us, by the water that means regeneration and renewal under the holy Spirit