Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. New Living Translation I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly. English Standard Version I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. Berean Standard Bible I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. Berean Literal Bible But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to use authority over a man, but to be in quietness. King James Bible But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 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. New American Standard Bible But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. NASB 1995 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. NASB 1977 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. Amplified Bible I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation]. Christian Standard Bible I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to remain quiet. Holman Christian Standard Bible I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent. American Standard Version But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness. Contemporary English Version They should be silent and not be allowed to teach or to tell men what to do. English Revised Version But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness. GOD'S WORD® Translation I don't allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man. Instead, she should be quiet. Good News Translation I do not allow them to teach or to have authority over men; they must keep quiet. International Standard Version Moreover, in the area of teaching, I am not allowing a woman to instigate conflict toward a man. Instead, she is to remain calm. Majority Standard Bible I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. NET Bible But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet. New Heart English Bible But I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority 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. Weymouth New Testament I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent. World English Bible But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I do not allow a woman to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness, Berean Literal Bible But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to use authority over a man, but to be in quietness. Young's Literal Translation and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness, Smith's Literal Translation And I trust not the woman to teach, neither to exercise authority over the man, but to be in freedom from care. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to use authority over the man: but to be in silence. Catholic Public Domain Version For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence. New American Bible I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man. She must be quiet. New Revised Standard Version I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI do not think it seemly for a woman to debate publicly or otherwise usurp the authority of men but should be silent. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For I do not allow a woman to teach, neither to usurp over a man, but she should be quiet; NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. Godbey New Testament but I do not permit a woman to dictate or usurp authority over her husband, but to be in silence. Haweis New Testament for I permit not a woman to teach in public, or to assume authority over the man, but to abide in silence. Mace New Testament for I don't allow a woman to be a teacher, nor to dictate to her husband; but let her be silent. Weymouth New Testament I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent. Worrell New Testament But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness. Worsley New Testament nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be silent. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Instructions to Women…11A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. 13For Adam was formed first, and then Eve.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. Genesis 3:16 To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 1 Peter 3:1-6 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... Titus 2:3-5 Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. Genesis 2:18 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” 1 Corinthians 11:8-9 For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. / Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. Numbers 30:3-15 And if a woman in her father’s house during her youth makes a vow to the LORD or obligates herself by a pledge, / and her father hears about her vow or pledge but says nothing to her, then all the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. / But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her. ... 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... 1 Corinthians 11:10 For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels. Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. Jump to Previous Allow Authority Dominion Exercise Husband Opinion Permit Quiet Quietness Right Rule Silence Silent Suffer Teach TeacherJump to Next Allow Authority Dominion Exercise Husband Opinion Permit Quiet Quietness Right Rule Silence Silent Suffer Teach Teacher1 Timothy 2 1. Instruction to pray and give thanks.9. How women should be attired. 12. They are not permitted to teach. 15. They shall be saved if they continue in faith. I do not permit a woman to teach In the context of the early church, teaching was a role of significant authority and responsibility. The Apostle Paul, writing to Timothy, was addressing issues within the Ephesian church, where false teachings were prevalent. This directive is often understood as a measure to maintain doctrinal purity and order within the church. In Jewish tradition, teaching was primarily a male role, as seen in the synagogue system where rabbis were men. This phrase reflects the cultural norms of the time, where women were generally not educated in the same way as men. However, it is important to note that women did play significant roles in the early church, such as Priscilla, who, alongside her husband Aquila, taught Apollos (Acts 18:26). or to exercise authority over a man she is to remain quiet Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter, providing guidance to Timothy on church conduct and leadership roles. 2. Timothy A young pastor and protégé of Paul, stationed in Ephesus, tasked with organizing and leading the church. 3. Ephesus The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis, which may have influenced local practices. 4. Women in the Early Church The focus of this verse, addressing their roles within the church setting. 5. The Ephesian Church The specific community receiving this instruction, dealing with issues of false teaching and disorder. Teaching Points Understanding ContextRecognize the cultural and historical context of Ephesus, where false teachings and disorder were prevalent. Role Distinctions Acknowledge the biblical pattern of male leadership in the church while valuing the contributions of women in various roles. Order and Authority Emphasize the importance of order and authority in church settings to prevent confusion and maintain doctrinal purity. Complementary Roles Encourage the understanding of complementary roles within the church, where men and women serve together in harmony. Respect and Submission Highlight the biblical principle of mutual respect and submission, as seen in Ephesians 5, within the church and family.(12) But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.--The whole purpose of these weighty admonitions of the great founder of the Gentile Churches relegates Christian women to their own legitimate sphere of action and influence--the quiet of their own homes. St. Paul caught well the spirit of his Master here. He raised once and for ever the women of Christ out of the position of degradation and intellectual inferiority they had occupied in the various pagan systems of the East and West, and taught with all the weight of an Apostle--of an accredited teacher of divine wisdom--that woman was a fellow-heir with man of the glories of the kingdom,--where sex would exist no longer; but while teaching this great and elevating truth, St. Paul shows what is the only proper sphere in which woman should work, and in which she should exercise her influence and power; while man's work and duties lay in the busy world without, woman's work was exclusively confined to the quiet stillness of home. The Apostle then proceeds to ground these injunctions respecting the duties in public and private of the two sexes upon the original order of creation, and upon the circumstances which attended the fall.Verse 12. - Permit for suffer, A.V.; have dominion for usurp authority, A.V.; a for the, A.V.; quietness for silence, A.V. Permit. Why "permit" is better than "suffer" it is difficult to see. Ἐπιτρέπειν is rendered "suffer" in the R.V. in Matthew 8:21; Matthew 19:8; Mark 10:4; Luke 9:59, etc. Quietness (see preceding note). The true type of the womanly attitude is that of Mary, who "sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his Word" (Luke 10:39). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I do not permitἐπιτρέπω (epitrepō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2010: To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow. a woman γυναικὶ (gynaiki) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. to teach διδάσκειν (didaskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. exercise authority over αὐθεντεῖν (authentein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 831: To domineer, govern, have mastery over. From a compound of autos and an obsolete hentes; to act of oneself, i.e. dominate. a man; ἀνδρός (andros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. she is to remain εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. quiet. ἡσυχίᾳ (hēsychia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2271: Quietness, stillness, silence. Feminine of hesuchios; stillness, i.e. Desistance from bustle or language. Links 1 Timothy 2:12 NIV1 Timothy 2:12 NLT 1 Timothy 2:12 ESV 1 Timothy 2:12 NASB 1 Timothy 2:12 KJV 1 Timothy 2:12 BibleApps.com 1 Timothy 2:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 2:12 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 2:12 French Bible 1 Timothy 2:12 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Timothy 2:12 But I don't permit a woman (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) |
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