11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And (A)I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.

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11 Women should learn quietly and submissively. 12 I do not let women teach men or have authority over them.[a] Let them listen quietly.

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  1. 2:12 Or teach men or usurp their authority.

11 Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. 12 But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

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11 A woman[a] should learn in quietness and full submission.(A) 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;[b] she must be quiet.(B)

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  1. 1 Timothy 2:11 Or wife; also in verse 12
  2. 1 Timothy 2:12 Or over her husband