1 Timothy 2:12 - Revised Version 1885

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

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

I allow no woman to teach or to have authority over men; she is to remain in quietness and keep silence [in religious assemblies].

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

I don’t allow a wife to teach or to control her husband. Instead, she should be a quiet listener.

For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence.

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