Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what {is} to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.

And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, {both} of blue, and of purple, {and} of scarlet, and of fine linen.

That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with {us}, and laboureth.

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong {men} retain riches.