1 Timothy
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:12
“But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:12 Context
9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
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Other Translations
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to vsurpe authoritie ouer the man, but to be in silence.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.
- Basic English Bible
but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;
- Darby Bible
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
- Webster's Bible
I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.
- Weymouth Bible
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
- World English Bible
But Y suffre not a womman to teche, nether to haue lordschip on the hosebonde, but to be in silence.
- Wycliffe Bible
and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.
- Basic English Bible
but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;
- Darby Bible
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
- Webster's Bible
I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.
- Weymouth Bible
But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
- World English Bible
But Y suffre not a womman to teche, nether to haue lordschip on the hosebonde, but to be in silence.
- Wycliffe Bible
and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 2:12
2:12 To usurp authority over the man - By public teaching.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 2:12
1Ti 2:12 I suffer not a woman to teach. "I permit not" (Revised Version). To become an authorized teacher off the church, a work confined to presbyters. Nor to usurp authority over a man. Authoritative teaching and ruling were united.
Discussion for 1 Timothy 2:12
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4 years AgoBecky for verse 12I sure don 't think we are supposed to fight for authority. We can be actively teaching in many areas. He said he is not suffering them, he is not putting the burden on them to fight for the right. Personally I don 't have an issue with this, everyone is in charge of something because we have different gifts and we should all bring them to the table to serve God not self.Flag
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4 years AgoShelia for verse 12I do believe if God use a donkey to speak , than a woman can give the Gospel, we are call according to the purpose, of the will of God , we are to preach,the acceptable time, the Gospel of Jesus , no one but God will close my mouth, and tell me not to give the word of God,Flag
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4 years AgoSHea for verse 12As a woman.... I 'd say it IS suffering to be asked to teach or have authority over a man! The guy needs to have authority over himself and teach himself and to ask me to do so is asking me to bare a horrible frustrating suffering that I would never want!!!! Let him learn on his own first and then seek me out!!!Flag
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4 years AgoGabrielle for verse 12Well than what do people have to say of Pricilla and Aquila who taught Apollo an evangelist of the 1st century?Flag
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4 years AgoDON STEPHENS for verse 12either we take the word of god literally or we take it figuratively. If figuratively then there is no literal salvation, and if we are to take it literally then we are to believe the whole word of God literally. For heaven and earth shall both pass away but not one jot nor one tittle of Gods word shall pass . God does not intend for woman to be in control nor for her to be the head of anything.Flag
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4 years AgoJohn for verse 12Is some scripture to be obeyed literally and other not? If there appears to be a conflict should we not have some criteria which we apply to all. How can one prohibit women from teaching men, but sanction women not wearing head cover, women singing in church, women teaching men in adult "Sunday School ", men wearing caps in an outdoor service is this not the same as in church . How about women teaching christian men at a university, or worse yet a bible college? Paul was against Judaisers who taught obedience to the law, but in deference to custom personally recommended certain rules. He also said that all spiritual gifts were worthless without love. Come, lets show a little consistency and some love.Flag