33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace.

As in all the churches of the saints,(A) 34 the women[a] should be silent in the churches,(B) for they are not permitted to speak, but are to submit themselves, as the law also says. 35 If they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands(C) at home, since it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church. 36 Or did the word of God originate from you, or did it come to you only?

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  1. 14:34 Other mss read your women

33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.[a]

34 Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says. 35 If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.[b]

36 Or do you think God’s word originated with you Corinthians? Are you the only ones to whom it was given?

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  1. 14:33 The phrase as in all the meetings of God’s holy people could instead be joined to the beginning of 14:34.
  2. 14:35 Some manuscripts place verses 34-35 after 14:40.