1 Timothy 2:11

1 Timothy 2:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
• New International Version (NIV)A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Women should learn quietly and submissively.

Context of 1 Timothy 2:11

9in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. 13For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

1 Timothy 2:11 word by word

γυνὴ ἐν ἡσυχίᾳ μανθανέτω ἐν πάσῃ ὑποταγῇ·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Letμανθάνωmanthanō · to learnG3129
• the womanγυνήgunē · womanG1135
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• silenceἡσυχίαhēsuchia · quietnessG2271
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• subjectionὑποταγήhupotagē · submissionG5292

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 2:11

• Genesis 3:16To the woman He said: “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your desire shall be for your husband, And he shall rule over you.”
• Esther 1:20When the king’s decree which he will make is proclaimed throughout all his empire (for it is great), all wives will honor their husbands, both great and small.”
• 1 Corinthians 11:3But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
• 1 Corinthians 14:34Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says.
• Ephesians 5:22Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
• Colossians 3:18Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
• 1 Peter 3:1Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives,

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Let the woman learn in silence - This is generally supposed to be a prohibition of women's preaching. I have already said what I judge necessary on this subject in the notes on 1 Corinthians 11:5, etc., and 1 Corinthians 14:34; (note), 1 Corinthians 14:35; (note); to which places I beg leave to refer the reader.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Let the woman learn in silence - Listen attentively to instruction, without attempting to teach in public; see the notes on 1 Corinthians 14:35. With all subjection - With due subjection to those who are in authority, and who are appointed to minister in holy things; notes, 1 Corinthians 14:34.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-15Verses 8-15 Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray every where. We must pray in our closets, pray in our families, pray at our meals, pray when we are on journeys, and pray in the solemn assemblies, whether more public or private. We must pray in charity; without wrath, or malice, or anger at any person. We must pray in faith, without doubting, and without disputing. Women who profess the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-15Paul continues discussing women in the church, focusing on their role in public teaching (see also 1 Corinthians 11:2–16; 14:33–36; 2 Corinthians 11:3).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. learn--not "teach" (1Ti 2:12; 1Co 14:34). She should not even put questions in the public assembly (1Co 14:35). with all subjection--not "usurping authority" (1Ti 2:12). She might teach, but not in public (Ac 18:26). Paul probably wrote this Epistle from Corinth, where the precept (1Co 14:34) was in force.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Timothy 2:11

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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings