1 Timothy 2:12

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 2:12

BSB

I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.

AKJV

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

CPDV

For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence.

ERV

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

NHEB

But I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

SMT

And I trust not the woman to teach, neither to exercise authority over the man, but to be in freedom from care.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 2:12

ButG1161ConjunctionIsufferG2010Verb notG3756awomanG1135Noun FemininetoteachG1321Verb norG3761ConjunctiontousurpauthorityG831VerboverthemanG435Noun Masculine butG235ConjunctiontobeG1511Verb inG1722Preposition silenceG2271Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Timothy 2:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 2:12

Summary

Women should not teach or exercise authority

Event

Prohibition on women's instruction

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD