Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In quietness (εν ησυχια). Old word from ησυχιος. In N.T. only here, Acts 22:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:12.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let the woman learn in silence. Listen attentively to instruction, without attempting to teach in public (See Barnes on [Reference 1 Corin…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Let the woman learn in silence.—The thought of public ministry is still in the Apostle’s mind when he gives this instruct…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The teaching of these two verses is similar to that found in 1 Corinthians 14:33–35. There Paul tells the women that they are not allow…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Let a woman learn in quietness. After discussing dress, he now adds with what modesty women ought to conduct themselves in the holy assemb…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let the woman learn in silence
The apostle goes on to give some other instructions to women, how they should behave …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Under the gospel, prayer is not to be confined to any one particular house of prayer, but men must pray everywhere. We must pray in our closets, pr…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Above, the Apostle instructed women regarding prayer; here he instructs them regarding doctrine. First, he outlines his argument:

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