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NASB | 1 Timothy 2:12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 2:12 I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation]. |
Bible Question: Your note does not seem to address the scripture given in 1 Tim 2:12. What does scripture specifically say about the authority of a woman over a man? Yes, Christ became a curse for us. 1 Tim 2:12 seems to be a reference to Godly living for women in the church. Is this not so? |
Bible Answer: May I throw out a question for debate? Should 1 Tim. 2:12 be taken as a commandment from God which is in force at all times and all cultures? Or, should 1 Tim. 2:12 be taken as Paul's practice in the time in which he lived? The reason I ask is the text specifically says, "I do not allow....." Is Paul giving us a universal principle or a cultural one? Are there any other passages that specifically say that God does not allow a woman to teach or preach? As you can probably tell from my question, I lean toward 1 Tim. 2:12 being a cultural principle. However, I am willing to keep an open mind! Tim Moran |