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

1 Timothy 2:12 · KJV

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

— 1 Timothy 2:12

Verse 11

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

Verse 13

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

1 Timothy 2 — Context

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

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

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

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

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

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:34

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but {they are commanded} to be under obedience, as also saith the law.