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1 Timothy 2:12

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
1 Timothy 2:12 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • 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.

    BBE

  • but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;

    DBY

  • But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

    WEB

  • and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

11Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

13For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

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