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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: Dear Hank (and Nolan and Radioman and retxar), Greetings in the name of Jesus! Thank you, sir and sirs! At least I know where I stand among this august group (of men!) :-) As you can see, I have prostrated myself before the 'fairer sex,' hoping that I have not been an ogre in their sight. If I am wrong, I fear that I might be prey for the lionesses :-) Actually, I suspect that there are many times that women are more balanced than men, and less pugnacious. And as soon as my wife stops looking over my shoulder, I'll tell you what I really think! (ha-ha, just kidding!) Seriously, I think that the difference between men and women in God's sight is more akin to the differences in gifts and callings. "But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. If they were all one member, where would the body be?" 1 Corinthians 12:18,19 NASB. We are not the same, because GOD made us different! Each has their place in His kingdom. And, for reasons that only He knows completely, men have been given authority and responsibility in the home and in the church. In no way does this take away from the 'worth' of women in the church and home. On a personal note, I have always seen that the wife of a minister 'wields' as much weight of opinion as her husband, even though she may not hold the 'title' or 'office.' IMNSHO, men don't hold 'titles' or 'offices' before God, either! Well, enough preaching. Blessings to you, and peace to the forum! In Christ Jesus, charis |