But chiefly the apostle beseeches her to practise the great commandment of Christian love and charity. Verses 1-3 Religion turns compliments into real expressions of respect and love.
Families are to be encouraged and directed in their love and duties at home.
And where religion truly dwells, it will abide for ever. From the Divine Persons of the Godhead, the apostle craves grace, Divine favour, and good-will, the spring of all good things. It is grace indeed that any spiritual blessing should be given to sinful mortals. It gave great joy to the apostle to see children treading in their parents' steps, and likely in their turn to support the gospel. May God bless such families more and more, and raise up many to copy their example.