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1 Timothy 2:12
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Christian Standard Bible®
I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet.
I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet.
King James Version (1611)
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to vsurpe authoritie ouer the man, but to be in silence.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to vsurpe authoritie ouer the man, but to be in silence.
King James Version
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
English Standard Version
I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.
I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.
New American Standard Bible
But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
New Century Version
But I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to listen quietly,
But I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to listen quietly,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
Legacy Standard Bible
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
Berean Standard Bible
I do not permit a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.
I do not permit a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.
Contemporary English Version
They should be silent and not be allowed to teach or to tell men what to do.
They should be silent and not be allowed to teach or to tell men what to do.
Complete Jewish Bible
but I do not permit a woman to teach a man or exercise authority over him; rather, she is to remain at peace.
but I do not permit a woman to teach a man or exercise authority over him; rather, she is to remain at peace.
Darby Translation
but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;
but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;
Easy-to-Read Version
I don't allow a woman to teach a man or tell him what to do. She must listen quietly,
I don't allow a woman to teach a man or tell him what to do. She must listen quietly,
Geneva Bible (1587)
I permit not a woman to teache, neither to vsurpe authoritie ouer the man, but to be in silence.
I permit not a woman to teache, neither to vsurpe authoritie ouer the man, but to be in silence.
George Lamsa Translation
I do not think it seemly for a woman to debate publicly or otherwise usurp the authority of men but should be silent.
I do not think it seemly for a woman to debate publicly or otherwise usurp the authority of men but should be silent.
Good News Translation
I do not allow them to teach or to have authority over men; they must keep quiet.
I do not allow them to teach or to have authority over men; they must keep quiet.
Lexham English Bible
But I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
But I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
Literal Translation
And I do not allow a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in silence.
And I do not allow a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in silence.
Amplified Bible
I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].
I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].
American Standard Version
But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
Bible in Basic English
In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.
In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.
Hebrew Names Version
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
International Standard Version
Moreover, I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man. Instead, she is to be quiet.1 Corinthians 14:34; Ephesians 5:24;">[xr]
Moreover, I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man. Instead, she is to be quiet.1 Corinthians 14:34; Ephesians 5:24;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
12 for unto the wife to teach [fn] I permit not, neither to be authoritative [fn] over the husband, but to be in quietude.
12 for unto the wife to teach [fn] I permit not, neither to be authoritative [fn] over the husband, but to be in quietude.
Murdock Translation
for I do not allow a woman to teach, or to be assuming over the man; but let her remain in stillness.
for I do not allow a woman to teach, or to be assuming over the man; but let her remain in stillness.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But I suffer not a woman to teache, neither to vsurpe auctoritie ouer ye man, but to be in scilence.
But I suffer not a woman to teache, neither to vsurpe auctoritie ouer ye man, but to be in scilence.
English Revised Version
But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
World English Bible
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
For I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Weymouth's New Testament
I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.
I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But Y suffre not a womman to teche, nether to haue lordschip on the hosebonde, but to be in silence.
But Y suffre not a womman to teche, nether to haue lordschip on the hosebonde, but to be in silence.
Update Bible Version
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
Webster's Bible Translation
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
New English Translation
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet.
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet.
New King James Version
And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.
And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.
New Living Translation
I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly.
I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly.
New Life Bible
I never let women teach men or be leaders over men. They should be quiet.
I never let women teach men or be leaders over men. They should be quiet.
New Revised Standard
I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent.
I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, teaching - unto a woman, I do not permit, nor yet to have authority over a man, - but to be in quietness;
But, teaching - unto a woman, I do not permit, nor yet to have authority over a man, - but to be in quietness;
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to use authority over the man: but to be in silence.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to use authority over the man: but to be in silence.
Revised Standard Version
I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men; she is to keep silent.
I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over men; she is to keep silent.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
I suffre not a woman to teache nether to have auctoricie over a man: but forto be in silence.
I suffre not a woman to teache nether to have auctoricie over a man: but forto be in silence.
Young's Literal Translation
and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,
and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
I suffre not a woma to teach ner to haue auctorite ouer the man, but for to be in sylence.
I suffre not a woma to teach ner to haue auctorite ouer the man, but for to be in sylence.
Mace New Testament (1729)
for I don't allow a woman to be a teacher, nor to dictate to her husband; but let her be silent.
for I don't allow a woman to be a teacher, nor to dictate to her husband; but let her be silent.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Just because a lady has taken a few lessons doesn't mean she's ready to teach. This ain't no different for anyone. Her job is to learn quietly and practice what she learns.
Just because a lady has taken a few lessons doesn't mean she's ready to teach. This ain't no different for anyone. Her job is to learn quietly and practice what she learns.
Contextual Overview
11I don't let women take over and tell the men what to do. They should study to be quiet and obedient along with everyone else. Adam was made first, then Eve; woman was deceived first—our pioneer in sin!—with Adam right on her heels. On the other hand, her childbearing brought about salvation, reversing Eve. But this salvation only comes to those who continue in faith, love, and holiness, gathering it all into maturity. You can depend on this.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Genesis 3:16 - rule Esther 1:22 - that every man 1 Corinthians 11:3 - and the head of the 1 Corinthians 14:34 - women Ephesians 5:22 - submit Colossians 3:18 - submit Titus 2:5 - obedient 1 Peter 3:1 - ye
Cross-References
Exodus 39:13
Fourth row: beryl, onyx, jasper. The stones were mounted in a gold filigree. The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve names engraved as on a seal, one for each of the twelve tribes.
Fourth row: beryl, onyx, jasper. The stones were mounted in a gold filigree. The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve names engraved as on a seal, one for each of the twelve tribes.
Numbers 11:7
Manna was a seedlike substance with a shiny appearance like resin. The people went around collecting it and ground it between stones or pounded it fine in a mortar. Then they boiled it in a pot and shaped it into cakes. It tasted like a delicacy cooked in olive oil. When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna was right there with it.
Manna was a seedlike substance with a shiny appearance like resin. The people went around collecting it and ground it between stones or pounded it fine in a mortar. Then they boiled it in a pot and shaped it into cakes. It tasted like a delicacy cooked in olive oil. When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna was right there with it.
Ezekiel 28:13
The Money Has Gone to Your Head God's Message came to me, "Son of man, tell the prince of Tyre, ‘This is what God , the Master, says: "‘Your heart is proud, going around saying, "I'm a god. I sit on God's divine throne, ruling the sea"— You, a mere mortal, not even close to being a god, A mere mortal trying to be a god. Look, you think you're smarter than Daniel. No enigmas can stump you. Your sharp intelligence made you world-wealthy. You piled up gold and silver in your banks. You used your head well, worked good deals, made a lot of money. But the money has gone to your head, swelled your head—what a big head! "‘Therefore, God , the Master, says: "‘Because you're acting like a god, pretending to be a god, I'm giving fair warning: I'm bringing strangers down on you, the most vicious of all nations. They'll pull their swords and make hash of your reputation for knowing it all. They'll puncture the balloon of your god-pretensions. They'll bring you down from your self-made pedestal and bury you in the deep blue sea. Will you protest to your assassins, "You can't do that! I'm a god"? To them you're a mere mortal. They're killing a man, not a god. You'll die like a stray dog, killed by strangers— Because I said so. Decree of God , the Master.'" God 's Message came to me: "Son of man, raise a funeral song over the king of Tyre. Tell him, A Message from God , the Master: "You had everything going for you. You were in Eden, God's garden. You were dressed in splendor, your robe studded with jewels: Carnelian, peridot, and moonstone, beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald, all in settings of engraved gold. A robe was prepared for you the same day you were created. You were the anointed cherub. I placed you on the mountain of God. You strolled in magnificence among the stones of fire. From the day of your creation you were sheer perfection... and then imperfection—evil!—was detected in you. In much buying and selling you turned violent, you sinned! I threw you, disgraced, off the mountain of God. I threw you out—you, the anointed angel-cherub. No more strolling among the gems of fire for you! Your beauty went to your head. You corrupted wisdom by using it to get worldly fame. I threw you to the ground, sent you sprawling before an audience of kings and let them gloat over your demise. By sin after sin after sin, by your corrupt ways of doing business, you defiled your holy places of worship. So I set a fire around and within you. It burned you up. I reduced you to ashes. All anyone sees now when they look for you is ashes, a pitiful mound of ashes. All who once knew you now throw up their hands: ‘This can't have happened! This has happened!'" God 's Message came to me: "Son of man, confront Sidon. Preach against it. Say, ‘Message from God , the Master: "‘Look! I'm against you, Sidon. I intend to be known for who I truly am among you.' They'll know that I am God when I set things right and reveal my holy presence. I'll order an epidemic of disease there, along with murder and mayhem in the streets. People will drop dead right and left, as war presses in from every side. Then they'll realize that I mean business, that I am God . "No longer will Israel have to put up with their thistle-and-thorn neighbors Who have treated them so contemptuously. And they also will realize that I am God ." God , the Master, says, "When I gather Israel from the peoples among whom they've been scattered and put my holiness on display among them with all the nations looking on, then they'll live in their own land that I gave to my servant Jacob. They'll live there in safety. They'll build houses. They'll plant vineyards, living in safety. Meanwhile, I'll bring judgment on all the neighbors who have treated them with such contempt. And they'll realize that I am God ."
The Money Has Gone to Your Head God's Message came to me, "Son of man, tell the prince of Tyre, ‘This is what God , the Master, says: "‘Your heart is proud, going around saying, "I'm a god. I sit on God's divine throne, ruling the sea"— You, a mere mortal, not even close to being a god, A mere mortal trying to be a god. Look, you think you're smarter than Daniel. No enigmas can stump you. Your sharp intelligence made you world-wealthy. You piled up gold and silver in your banks. You used your head well, worked good deals, made a lot of money. But the money has gone to your head, swelled your head—what a big head! "‘Therefore, God , the Master, says: "‘Because you're acting like a god, pretending to be a god, I'm giving fair warning: I'm bringing strangers down on you, the most vicious of all nations. They'll pull their swords and make hash of your reputation for knowing it all. They'll puncture the balloon of your god-pretensions. They'll bring you down from your self-made pedestal and bury you in the deep blue sea. Will you protest to your assassins, "You can't do that! I'm a god"? To them you're a mere mortal. They're killing a man, not a god. You'll die like a stray dog, killed by strangers— Because I said so. Decree of God , the Master.'" God 's Message came to me: "Son of man, raise a funeral song over the king of Tyre. Tell him, A Message from God , the Master: "You had everything going for you. You were in Eden, God's garden. You were dressed in splendor, your robe studded with jewels: Carnelian, peridot, and moonstone, beryl, onyx, and jasper, Sapphire, turquoise, and emerald, all in settings of engraved gold. A robe was prepared for you the same day you were created. You were the anointed cherub. I placed you on the mountain of God. You strolled in magnificence among the stones of fire. From the day of your creation you were sheer perfection... and then imperfection—evil!—was detected in you. In much buying and selling you turned violent, you sinned! I threw you, disgraced, off the mountain of God. I threw you out—you, the anointed angel-cherub. No more strolling among the gems of fire for you! Your beauty went to your head. You corrupted wisdom by using it to get worldly fame. I threw you to the ground, sent you sprawling before an audience of kings and let them gloat over your demise. By sin after sin after sin, by your corrupt ways of doing business, you defiled your holy places of worship. So I set a fire around and within you. It burned you up. I reduced you to ashes. All anyone sees now when they look for you is ashes, a pitiful mound of ashes. All who once knew you now throw up their hands: ‘This can't have happened! This has happened!'" God 's Message came to me: "Son of man, confront Sidon. Preach against it. Say, ‘Message from God , the Master: "‘Look! I'm against you, Sidon. I intend to be known for who I truly am among you.' They'll know that I am God when I set things right and reveal my holy presence. I'll order an epidemic of disease there, along with murder and mayhem in the streets. People will drop dead right and left, as war presses in from every side. Then they'll realize that I mean business, that I am God . "No longer will Israel have to put up with their thistle-and-thorn neighbors Who have treated them so contemptuously. And they also will realize that I am God ." God , the Master, says, "When I gather Israel from the peoples among whom they've been scattered and put my holiness on display among them with all the nations looking on, then they'll live in their own land that I gave to my servant Jacob. They'll live there in safety. They'll build houses. They'll plant vineyards, living in safety. Meanwhile, I'll bring judgment on all the neighbors who have treated them with such contempt. And they'll realize that I am God ."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But I suffer not a woman to teach, c,] They may teach in private, in their own houses and families they are to be teachers of good things, Titus 2:3. They are to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; nor is the law or doctrine of a mother to be forsaken, any more than the instruction of a father; see Proverbs 1:8. Timothy, no doubt, received much advantage, from the private teachings and instructions of his mother Eunice, and grandmother Lois; but then women are not to teach in the church; for that is an act of power and authority, and supposes the persons that teach to be of a superior degree, and in a superior office, and to have superior abilities to those who are taught by them:
nor to usurp authority over the man; as not in civil and political things, or in things relating to civil government; and in things domestic, or the affairs of the family; so not in things ecclesiastical, or what relate to the church and government of it; for one part of rule is to feed the church with knowledge and understanding; and for a woman to take upon her to do this, is to usurp an authority over the man: this therefore she ought not to do,
but to be in silence; to sit and hear quietly and silently, and learn, and not teach, as in 1 Timothy 2:11.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But I suffer not a woman to teach - see the notes on 1 Corinthians 14:34.
Nor to usurp authority over the man - notes, 1 Corinthians 11:3.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 12. Nor to usurp authority — A woman should attempt nothing, either in public or private, that belongs to man as his peculiar function. This was prohibited by the Roman laws: In multis juris nostri articulis deterior est conditio foeminarum quam masculorun,; l. 9, PAP. LIB. 31, QUAEST. Foeminoe ab omnibus officiis civilibus vel publicis remotae sunt; et ideo nec judicis esse possunt, nec magistratum gerere, nec postulare, nec pro alio invenire, nec procuratores existere; l. 2, de Reg. Juris. ULP. LIB. i. AD SAB.-Vid. POTH. Pand. Justin., vol. i. p. 13.
"In our laws the condition of women is, in many respects, worse than that of men. Women are precluded from all public offices; therefore they cannot be judges, nor execute the function of magistrates; they cannot sue, plead, nor act in any case, as proxies. They were under many other disabilities, which may be seen in different places of the Pandects.
But to be in silence. — It was lawful for men in public assemblies to ask questions, or even interrupt the speaker when there was any matter in his speech which they did not understand; but this liberty was not granted to women. See the note on 1 Corinthians 14:34; 1 Corinthians 14:35.
