1 Corinthians 14:35

And if they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church.

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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 churches; for it is not permitted them to speak, but they are to be in subjection, as also saith the Law.

36What! Did the word of God come forth from you? Or did it come to you alone?

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:14Doth not even nature itself teach you, that if a man have long hair, it is a shame to him,

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

1 Peter 3:7Dwell likewise, O husband, with thy wife according to knowledge, as with the weaker vessel, giving her honor as being heir with thee of the grace of life, that your prayers be not 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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