1 Timothy 2:13

Adam was formed first, not Eve.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

In Context

12I do not consent to a woman’s becoming a teacher, or exercising authority over a man; she ought to be silent.

14And it was not Adam who was deceived; it was the woman who was entirely deceived and fell into sin.

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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 →

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