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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But I suffer not a woman to teach, They may teach in private, in their own houses and families; they are to be teachers…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Let the woman learn in silence - Listen attentively to instruction, without attempting to teach in public; see the notes…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let the woman learn in silence - This is generally supposed to be a prohibition of women's preaching. I have already…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 2:9-15
I. Here is a charge, that women who profess the Christian religion should be modest, sober, silent, and submissive, as…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Let the woman learn in silence The reference is still to the public assemblies. The exact rendering in our idiom of the…
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