1 Corinthians 14:34-35

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³⁴the ^[a]women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says. ³⁵If there is anything they want to learn [that is, if they have questions about anything being said or taught], they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a ^[b]woman to talk in church.

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1 Corinthians 14:34 When used elsewhere in the New Testament, in specific reference to a woman (cf Eph 5:22; Col 3:18; Titus 2:4, 5; 1 Peter 3:1, 5), this word refers to a married woman, so these admonitions (vv 34, 35) may be directed primarily to the wives of believing husbands.
1 Corinthians 14:35 Paul does not comment on unmarried women; they probably have to abide by the prohibition against speaking out in church as well, and ask questions outside the service.

1 Timothy 2:11-12

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¹¹A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness. ¹²I do not allow a woman to ^[a]teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].

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1 Timothy 2:12 The early church evidently followed Jewish practices in religious education. In Israel, mothers taught their daughters, and it was the father’s responsibility to teach his sons in all areas, including religious education. So Paul’s prohibitions here are consistent with the practices of his day.