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1 Timothy 2:12
But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
1 Timothy 2:12 · World English Bible
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1 Timothy 2:12 in other translations
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.
But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
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In context
9 In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
10 but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.
11 Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.
12 But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
14 Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;
15 but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with sobriety.
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