Translations
Modern
A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness.
Traditional
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
Literal
Let a woman learn in quietness, in all submission.
Latin
Mulier in silentio discat cum omni subjectione.
Original
Greek
English
A woman must learn in quietness and full submissiveness.
Notes
Paul 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).
Theme notes and profiles
Paul (Saul) The Household Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church
Glossary
Topics
Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Women Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Disrespectful Wives Female Ministers Submissiveness Submitting to your Husband Women in Ministry Women: Religious Privileges of, Among Early Christians Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To