1 Corinthians 14:34

New International Reader's Version

Women should remain silent in church meetings. They are not allowed to speak. They must follow the lead of those who are in authority, as the law says.

Cross References

Genesis 3:16

The Lord God said to the woman, “I will increase your pain when you give birth. You will be in great pain when you have children. You will long for your husband. And he will rule over you.”

1 Corinthians 11:13

You be the judge. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God without covering her head?

1 Corinthians 11:3

But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ. The head of the woman is the man. And the head of Christ is God.

1 Corinthians 11:5

But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered brings shame on her head. It is the same as having her head shaved.

1 Corinthians 14:21

In the law it is written, “With unfamiliar languages and through the lips of outsiders I will speak to these people. But even then they will not listen to me.” (Isaiah 28:11,12) That is what the Lord says.

1 Corinthians 14:35

If they have a question about something, they should ask their own husbands at home. It is shameful for women to speak in church meetings.

Ephesians 5:33

A husband also must love his wife. He must love her just as he loves himself. And a wife must respect her husband.

Colossians 3:18

Wives, follow the lead of your husbands. That’s what the Lord wants you to do.

Titus 2:5

The younger women must control themselves and be pure. They must take good care of their homes. They must be kind. They must follow the lead of their husbands. Then no one will be able to speak evil things against God’s word.