1 Corinthians 14:33-36
Amplified Bible
33 for God [who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order.
As [is the practice] in all the churches of the saints (God’s people),
34 the [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. 35 If 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. 36 Did the word of the Lord originate from you [Corinthians], or has it come to you only [so that you know best what God requires]?
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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 Corinthians 14:33-36
New American Standard Bible
33 for God is not a God of (A)confusion, but of peace.
As in (B)all the churches of the [a](C)saints, 34 the women are to (D)keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but (E)are to subject themselves, just as (F)the Law also says. 35 If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is [b]improper for a woman to speak in church. 36 Or was it from you that the word of God first went out? Or has it come to you only?
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- 1 Corinthians 14:33 I.e., God’s people
- 1 Corinthians 14:35 Or disgraceful
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