3 Let us therefore consider how near he is to us; and how that none of our thoughts, or reasonings which we frame within ourselves, are hid from him,
4 It is therefore just that we should not forsake our rank, by doing contrary to his will.
5 Let us choose to offend a few foolish and inconsiderate men, lifted up and glorying in their own pride, rather than God.
6 Let us reverence our Lord Jesus Christ whose blood was given for us.
7 Let us honour those who are set over us; let us respect the aged that are amongst us; and let us instruct the younger men, in the discipline and fear of the LORD.
8 Our wives let us direct, to do that which is good.
9 Let them show forth a lovely habit of purity, in all their conversation; with a sincere affection of meekness.
10 Let the government of their tongues be made manifest by their silence.
11 Let their charity be without respect of persons, alike towards all such as religiously fear God.
12 Let your children be bred up in the instruction of Christ: