1 Corinthians 14:35

But if they wish to learn any thing,, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for women to speak in an assembly.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

In Context

34Let your women keep silence in the assemblies; for they ire not permitted to speak; but they must be in subjection, as also says the law.

36Has the word of God come forth from you? or did it come to you only?

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:14Does not nature itself teach you, that, if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him?

Ephesians 5:12for it is a shame even to speak of the things that are done by them in secret.

1 Peter 3:7Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, bestowing honor on the wife as the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, in order that your prayers may not be hindered.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:35-36

On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. Here the apostle, 1. Enjoins silence on their women in public assemblies, and to such a degree that they must not ask questions for their own information in the church, but ask their husbands at… Read the whole commentary →

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