Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 2:12

1 Timothy chapter 2 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

Context

v.11Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

v.12This passage

v.13For Adam was first formed, then Eve;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:34

    let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.