1 Timothy 2:11
They must learn, listening quietly to their teachers and showing them all deference.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
In Context
10but – as is proper for women who profess to be religious – with good actions.
Cross References
Esther 1:20When the king’s decree which he makes is heard throughout his kingdom – great as it is – the wives of all classes will give honor to their husbands.”
1 Corinthians 14:34At the meetings of the church married women should remain silent, for they are not allowed to speak in public; they should take a subordinate place, as the Law itself directs.
Colossians 3:18Wives, submit to your husbands, as befits those who belong to the Lord.
1 Peter 3:1Again, those of you who are married women should accept the authority of your husbands, so that if any of them reject the message they may be won over without a message by the conduct of their wives,
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:10-15
Paul's Charge to Females. ( a. d. 64.) 9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being… Read the whole commentary →