1 Corinthians 14:35

But if any wish to learn, in their houses let them ask their husbands; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 in the church be silent; for it is not permitted to them to speak, but to be subject, as also saith the law.

36Was it from you that the word of Aloha went forth? Or did it come only to you?

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:14Does not nature itself teach you, that when a man's hair standeth, it is a disgrace to him?

Ephesians 5:12For that which in secrecy they do it is execrable even to mention.

1 Peter 3:7AND you, men, dwell likewise with your wives with knowledge, and as feeble vessels in honour hold them; for they also with you inherit the gift of the life of eternity; that you be not hindered in your prayers.

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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