1 Timothy 2:11

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

A woman should learn [the Scriptures] in quietness, being fully submissive.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:3

But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for “woman” and “wife” are the same. “Wife” is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.

Colossians 3:18

You wives should submit to your husbands, as this is proper in [the fellowship of] the Lord.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good deeds, which are [more] appropriate for women who claim to be godly.

Titus 2:5

to be sensible, [morally] pure, [good] homemakers, kind [and] in subjection to their own husbands, so that God’s message will not be spoken against.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way [that Jesus was submissive], you wives should submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even though they may not obey the [Gospel] message [they have heard] they may, without your talking [to them about it],