1 Timothy 2:13

For Adam was formed first, and then Eve;

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

In Context

12I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.

14and Adam was not deceived, but his wife was thoroughly deceived, and so became involved in transgression.

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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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