² the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.

¹² Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

⁵⁰ For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."

²⁶ Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold your son!"

²⁷ Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home.

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

³ Honor widows who are widows indeed.

²² Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

²² Abstain from every form of evil.