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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: Can women be preachers? 1Cor.11:4,5 |
Bible Note: Greetings There! I appreciate your Greek analysis of 1 Cor. 14:24. However, I come to the conclusion that Paul is communicating something a little bit differently in this verse.. I believe that Paul is stating that women are not to lead the services of the church (1 Tim. 2:12). However, I do believe that Scripture does not restrict them from teaching (Acts 18:26; Titus 2:3,4). I apologize that I appear to have a "rigid" and possibly "legalistic" interpretation of these verses, but in my view that appears to be what Paul is saying.. I realize that this Forum has been over this question backwards and forwards and there is not a whole lot that I would be able to contribute that hasn't already been said about women in the ministry. I do appreciate your insight though, and it is always good to see how another Christian views these verses, since it also benefits my own understanding. Good work and God bless! Blessings to you, Nolan |