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1 Timothy 2:12

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

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1 Timothy 2:12 in other translations

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

1 Timothy 2:12 · American Standard Version

1 Timothy 2:12 in context

  1. 10but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.
  2. 11Let a woman learn in quietness with full submission.
  3. 12But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
  4. 13For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
  5. 14Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;