1 Timothy
King James Version (KJV)

“But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.”
King James Version (KJV)
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
2:12 To usurp authority over the man - By public teaching.
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.
Man has been scrambling these books of the Bible for years upon years.
Paul was brought to see the problem arising in the church with women "busy bodies" that would become a distraction to all. Men trying to hear the teachings couldn't keep focused on the lessons being taught because the women of the church were chatting among each other over many subjects having nothing to do with anything that needed being taught.
I know some ladies night get mad with me for saying this, but...
To this very day this tends to be a problem. Today we call them "Gossipers, Busy Bodies, Chatter Boxes" and often the subjects of their conversations are filled with partial truths and extra padding that makes it sound juicier than it really is. Yet doing this during church creates a distraction for everybody else that is trying to pay attention to the lessons being taught. Having not heard a single word of the lessons themselves these ladies will then go about trying to witness to others without fully knowing nor understanding what it is they are speaking about.
I love each and everyone of you... I pray for you as well.
The truth shall set me free whether you get mad at me for saying this or not, but at times even I have had to turn in my seat to look back at the Chatter Boxes in an effort to get them to understand that I'd love to be able to hear the lessons being spoken of during a service.
There is a time and place for everything, but during a service is not the time nor the place for Chatter Boxes.
Sure.. I know the Bible from front cover to back cover many times through and through, but who is to say in this very moment during a service that God doesn't have something that He needs and wants me to hear and understand. Yet the Chatter Boxes are keeping me from being able to hear what it is that I need to hear.
God has shown me a lot of His Truth throughout my Life's Journey.
It was far wiser and ordered by God to not step foot in those doors again to which I obeyedand continue to obey. What has happened since those days is between them and God. Not me.
The guest speakers at all of those meeting to which I was invited have contacted me inviting me to other places to meet with them to hear the sermons. It has truly been a blessing.
I understand, and yes that's sad but it does happen by men and women, I've witnessed worse as a leader in the Church, sometimes the battle is within the gates,
Stay true in the light of the Lord brother .
God bless you.
This was not to say that men do not do likewise. In general I was referring to the scriptures of those days when Paul, had to stop the disruptive behavior within the church. Once upon a time men respected God. They sat in completely awe and marveled at the words of Jesus' teachings.
However, today I agree that men are just as bad as women in the distractions within the churches. If its not upcoming sporting events its negotiations oversome sort of sell, trade, or buying venture they are whispering about. The lack of respect towards God today is mind boggling, troubling, a sad.
In truth...
I saw a vision of them standing in a huddled mass outside of the gatesof God's Kingdom. Busy Bodies, Gosspiers, Deal Takers/Dodgers, Goods Swappers, etc. Repeatedly Saint Paul called out to them but they heard him not. For they were caught up in their Chatters. Then closed the gates of Heaven with a huge blinding flash of light. For a millisecond I felt my heart as though it were sinking because those people had been locked outside the gate, but that millisecond came and was gone as the light of God's love filled every corner of Eternity.
There is a time and place for everything. God's time is eternal. When He calls out that final time and slams those gates shut for all of eternity it is then too late to remember that respect for God and His time.
How important is a car deal when the last call from God comes?
How inportant is a recipe for vegetable soup when the last call from God comes?
I don't have to bring this to your attention. Its not like you don't already know this.
God Bless and I know that God is with you always.
I read it real slow so I wouldn't skim by and miss something. I learned who he is; I saw how he reacted. He doesn't get explosive on people. He's patient, kind, righteous: he likes to tell stories; so do I.
If no one would listen, he moved on to the next place. He won people's hearts by telling them of Gods heart. He has a deep love for kids.
I went to the same church with a guy named, CARMAN. He's lived his life doing concerts at Churches, for kids and their families. He's a very kind, funny at times and loves to sing about Jesus. Check out some of his videos on YouTube. Type in YO KIDZ. My favorite song is The Champion.
Happy Birthday :D
May the Lord of all keep his Hand on You and bless you with Wisdom, Understanding and Knowlege of the mysteries of the Bible. May the Holy Spirit Keep you near to his heart. I pray the Lord would bless you with angels to keep you safe; and all of your family. May all of you find favor with the Lord. Ask for what you Need.
Love Mishael
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