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11 A woman must receive instruction silently and under complete control.(A) 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man.[a] She must be quiet.

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  1. 2:12 A man: this could also mean “her husband.”

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