11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 2:11

New International Version

11 A womanOr "wife" ; also in verse 12 should learn in quietness and full submission.

English Standard Version

11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.

The Message

11 I don't let women take over and tell the men what to do.

New King James Version

11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission.

New Living Translation

11 Women should learn quietly and submissively.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:11

Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:8-15

(Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15)

Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray every where. We must pray in our closets, pray in our families, pray at our meals, pray when we are on journeys, and pray in the solemn assemblies, whether more public or private. We must pray in charity; without wrath, or malice, or anger at any person. We must pray in faith, without doubting, and without disputing. Women who profess the Christian religion, must be modest in apparel, not affecting gaudiness, gaiety, or costliness. Good works are the best ornament; these are, in the sight of God, of great price. Modesty and neatness are more to be consulted in garments than elegance and fashion. And it would be well if the professors of serious godliness were wholly free from vanity in dress. They should spend more time and money in relieving the sick and distressed, than in decorating themselves and their children. To do this in a manner unsuitable to their rank in life, and their profession of godliness, is sinful. These are not trifles, but Divine commands. The best ornaments for professors of godliness, are good works. According to St. Paul, women are not allowed to be public teachers in the church; for teaching is an office of authority. But good women may and ought to teach their children at home the principles of true religion. Also, women must not think themselves excused from learning what is necessary to salvation, though they must not usurp authority. As woman was last in the creation, which is one reason for her subjection, so she was first in the transgression. But there is a word of comfort; that those who continue in sobriety, shall be saved in child-bearing, or with child-bearing, by the Messiah, who was born of a woman. And the especial sorrow to which the female sex is subject, should cause men to exercise their authority with much gentleness, tenderness, and affection.

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

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 2:12

New International Version

12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;Or "over her husband" she must be quiet.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

12 They should study to be quiet and obedient along with everyone else.

New King James Version

12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.

New Living Translation

12 I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:12

Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:8-15

(Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15)

Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray every where. We must pray in our closets, pray in our families, pray at our meals, pray when we are on journeys, and pray in the solemn assemblies, whether more public or private. We must pray in charity; without wrath, or malice, or anger at any person. We must pray in faith, without doubting, and without disputing. Women who profess the Christian religion, must be modest in apparel, not affecting gaudiness, gaiety, or costliness. Good works are the best ornament; these are, in the sight of God, of great price. Modesty and neatness are more to be consulted in garments than elegance and fashion. And it would be well if the professors of serious godliness were wholly free from vanity in dress. They should spend more time and money in relieving the sick and distressed, than in decorating themselves and their children. To do this in a manner unsuitable to their rank in life, and their profession of godliness, is sinful. These are not trifles, but Divine commands. The best ornaments for professors of godliness, are good works. According to St. Paul, women are not allowed to be public teachers in the church; for teaching is an office of authority. But good women may and ought to teach their children at home the principles of true religion. Also, women must not think themselves excused from learning what is necessary to salvation, though they must not usurp authority. As woman was last in the creation, which is one reason for her subjection, so she was first in the transgression. But there is a word of comfort; that those who continue in sobriety, shall be saved in child-bearing, or with child-bearing, by the Messiah, who was born of a woman. And the especial sorrow to which the female sex is subject, should cause men to exercise their authority with much gentleness, tenderness, and affection.