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Of Domestical Duties

Then & Now

Of Domestical Duties, 1622 and today

Read the book as it was first printed in 1622, side by side with this edition. Tap any highlighted word to see what it used to say, and why it changed.

74%
of the words are exactly as printed
25%
only changed in spelling, capitals or punctuation
0.5%
changed in grammar or wording

Volume I

  1. 1The Epistle Dedicatory6 changes
  2. 2Serving Each Other in the Fear of the Lord19 changes
  3. 3Particular Callings and the Wife’s Submission14 changes
  4. 4Headship in Marriage and the Church23 changes
  5. 5Husbands and the Love of Christ17 changes
  6. 6Love That Purifies the Unclean35 changes
  7. 7Redeemed for Glory27 changes
  8. 8Marital Love and Self-Love29 changes
  9. 9Christ’s Union with His Beloved Body31 changes
  10. 10The Ancient Law and Unique Bond of Marriage22 changes
  11. 11The Mystery and Practice of Marriage7 changes
  12. 12The Child’s Duties to His Parents34 changes
  13. 13The Parents’ Duty towards Their Children16 changes

Volume II

  1. 1Seeking Marriage24 changes
  2. 2Getting Married26 changes
  3. 3Marital Unity and Sexual Faithfulness45 changes
  4. 4Living Together in Love19 changes
  5. 5Caring for Each Other’s Souls25 changes
  6. 6Guarding Each Other’s Health, Reputation, and Property19 changes
  7. 7Serving Together in Family Ministry5 changes
  8. 8A Wife’s Respect for Her Husband44 changes
  9. 9A Wife’s Not Going Against Her Husband’s Will (I)19 changes
  10. 10A Wife’s Not Going Against Her Husband’s Will (II)11 changes
  11. 11A Wife’s Active Obedience to Her Husband8 changes
  12. 12A Wife’s Submission to Christ First28 changes
  13. 13A Husband’s Affectionate Authority over His Wife17 changes
  14. 14A Husband’s Humble Gentleness to His Wife17 changes
  15. 15A Husband’s Patient Correcting of His Wife13 changes
  16. 16A Husband’s Kind Conduct toward His Wife13 changes
  17. 17A Husband’s Providing for His Wife23 changes
  18. 18A Husband’s Sincere and Steady Love for His Wife68 changes

Volume III

  1. 1Children Showing Respect for Parents40 changes
  2. 2Children Getting Parents’ Permission45 changes
  3. 3Children Obeying Parents’ Instruction and Correction20 changes
  4. 4Children Giving Back to Parents35 changes
  5. 5Children Honoring Father and Mother in the Lord38 changes
  6. 6Parents Loving, Praying, and Providing for Children91 changes
  7. 7Parents Nurturing, Teaching, and Training Children44 changes
  8. 8Parents Admonishing and Correcting Children16 changes
  9. 9Parents Directing Children into Adulthood21 changes
  10. 10Parents Being Faithful to All under Their Care12 changes

Volume IV

  1. 1Servants and Masters in the Apostle’s Words46 changes
  2. 2A Servant’s Reverence for His Master29 changes
  3. 3A Servant’s Obedience to His Master5 changes
  4. 4A Servant’s Faithful and Willing Service12 changes
  5. 5A Servant’s Duty and Its Limits under God11 changes
  6. 6A Master’s Authority Rightly Maintained4 changes
  7. 7A Master’s Correcting and Governing of His Household4 changes
  8. 8A Master’s Care for His Servants’ Souls and Bodies15 changes
  9. 9A Master’s Employing and Rewarding of His Servants6 changes
  10. 10A Master’s Own Master in Heaven5 changes

Changes to wording or grammar in each part, each one highlighted when you open it. Spelling, capitals and punctuation are not counted.