1 Corinthians 14:35
“And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If any man think himself to be a prophet,.... Or "seems to be a prophet", and is really one; for the apostle does not so…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And if they will learn anything - If anything has been spoken which they do not understand; or if on any particular…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For it is a shame for women to speak in the church - The Jews would not suffer a woman to read in the synagogue; though…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:34-35
Here the apostle, 1. Enjoins silence on their women in public assemblies, and to such a degree that they must not ask…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
let them ask their husbands at home Rather, -their own husbands." The women were not only not permitted to teach (see…
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