1 Corinthians 14:34
At 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.
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1 Corinthians 11:3But I am anxious that you should understand that the Christ is the Head of every man, that man is the Head of woman, and that God is the Head of the Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:7A man ought not to have his head covered, for he has been from the beginning ‘the likeness of God’ and the reflection of his glory, but woman is the reflection of man’s glory.
1 Corinthians 14:35If they want information on any point, they should ask their husbands about it at home; for it is unbecoming for a married woman to speak at a meeting of the Church.
Ephesians 5:33However, for you individually, let each love his wife as if she were himself; and the wife be careful to respect her husband.
1 Timothy 2:11A woman should listen silently to her teachers, and show them all deference.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:27-34
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let… Read the whole commentary →