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11 A woman must learn in silence, in keeping with her position. 12 I don’t allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man. Instead, she should be quiet. 13 After all, Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 Besides that, Adam was not deceived. It was the woman who was deceived and sinned. 15 However, she ⌞and all women⌟ will be saved through the birth of the child,[a] if they lead respectable lives in faith, love, and holiness.

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  1. 2:15 Taken to refer to Jesus. Or “will be saved by having children,” or “will be kept safe as they have children.”

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