older women like mothers, younger women like sisters — with perfect propriety.
Let no one slight you because you are a youth, but set the believers an example of speech, behaviour, love, faith, and purity.
Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven, that is my brother and sister and mother."
Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit.
Widows who really need it must be supported from the funds.
So shun the lusts of youth and aim at integrity, faith, love and peace, in the company of those who invoke the Lord out of a pure heart.
and abstaining from whatever kind is evil.
Never censure an older man harshly; appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men like brothers,