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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. |
Bible Question:
"women keep silent in the churches" 1 Cor 14:34,35 'The principle of women not speaking in church services is universal; this applies to all the churches, not just locally, geographically, or culturally. The context in this verse concerns prophecy, but includes the general theme of the chapter, i.e., tongues. Rather than leading, they are to be submissive as God's Word makes clear. 'It is not coincidental that many modern churches that have tongues-speaking and claim gifts of healings and miracles also permit women to lead worship, preach, and teach. Women may be gifted teachers, but they are not permitted by God "to speak" in churches. In fact, for them to do so is "shameful," meaning "disgraceful." Apparently, certain women were out of order in disruptively asking questions publicly in the chaotic services.' (Source of quote available upon emailed request.) It should come as no surprise that the same individual(s) who reject(s) Biblical teaching on church discipline also reject(s) Biblical teaching on church order. |
Bible Answer: Women where the first to tell the 12 disciples(men) that Jesus Christ had risen from the grave. Not only did Jesus command them to tell the 12 men that He had risen but to give them instructions. see Matt 28:10 Paul said in Christ we are neither male nor female. God wants to heal the religious gender gap in the church today. |