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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says. |
Subject: Women speak in church? |
Bible Note: Greetings Schwartzkm! Excellent post! The basic principle you refer to is the principle of letting clear Scripture intrepret less clear Scripture. There are many possibilities relating to 1 Cor. 14:34: 1) He could be refering to wives! 2) He could be refering to a certain abuse of spiritual gifts! 3) He could be refering to a certain group of women who had been lead astray. 4) Ect... The simple fact is that we are not exactly sure what issue Paul was addressing in this passage. But, as you pointed out so well, there are many places where women are permited to speak in the church. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |