'Serious' in the Bible
For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.
And that women may be dressed in simple clothing, with a quiet and serious air; not with twisted hair and gold or jewels or robes of great price;
The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;
Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour;
Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;
Women are to be serious in behaviour, saying no evil of others, controlling themselves, true in all things.
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