2 and then our wives also, to walk in the faith that hath been given unto them and in love and purity, cherishing their own husbands in all truth and loving all men equally in all chastity, and to train their children in the training of the fear of God. (POL)
Polycarp to the Philippians 4:2
Semantically similar passages
Titus 2:3–5
3 Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. 4 In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households…
1 Clement 1:2–3
2 For who that had sojourned among you did not approve your most virtuous and steadfast faith? Who did not admire your sober and forbearing piety in Christ? Who did not publish abroad your magnificent disposition of hospitality? Who did not congratulate you on… (1CL) 3 … (1CL)
1 Timothy 3:10–12
10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. 12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good ma…
1 Clement 21:6–8
6 Let us fear the Lord Jesus [Christ], whose blood was given for us. Let us reverence our rulers; let us honor our elders; let us instruct our young men in the lesson of the fear of God. Let us guide our women toward that which is good: (1CL) 7 let them show forth their… (1CL)
Ignatius to Polycarp 5:1–2
1 Flee evil arts, or rather hold thou discourse about these. Tell my sisters to love the Lord and to be content with their husbands in flesh and in spirit. In like manner also charge my brothers in the name of Jesus Christ to love their wives, _as the Lord love… (IGN)
Testament of Levi 4:1–3
1 AND now, my children, I command you: Fear the Lord your God with your whole heart, and walk in simplicity according to all His law. (T12) 2 And do ye also teach your children letters, that they may have understanding all their life, reading unceasingly the law of God. (T12) 3 … (T12)
1 Timothy 5:13–15
13 At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention. 14 So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households…
Didache 4:1
1a My child, remember night and day him who speaks the word of God to you, and honor him as you do the Lord. For wherever the lordly rule is uttered, there is the Lord. And seek out day by day the faces of the saints, in order that you may rest upon their words.… (DID)
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources