World English Bible

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.”

Verse in context — 1 Timothy 2

but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

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

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

Adam wasn't deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;

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