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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]. |
Subject: Whats a womens place in the Church? |
Bible Note: Obviously, it doesn't mean "Don't sing hymns", "Don't say 'Amen'" or recite creeds! I would also add that 1 Tim. warns against gnostic teachings.Women were prominent in Gnosticism and no doubt this was a temporary injunction to save the church from the very breath of suspicion |