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Context is Public Worship
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul's instruction for a woman to 'learn in quietness' refers specifically to the public church service. The goal, as seen in parallel passages like 1 Corinthians 14, was to prevent disorder and maintain a solemn, attentive atmosphere during corporate worship and authoritative instruction.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
Let the woman learn in silence. Listen attentively to instruction, without attempting to teach in public (See Barnes on [Reference 1 Corin…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 2:11
In quietness (εν ησυχια). Old word from ησυχιος. In N.T. only here, Acts 22:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:12.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 2:11
19th Century
Bishop
Let the woman learn in silence.—The thought of public ministry is still in the Apostle’s mind when he gives this instruct…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 2:11
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
On 1 Timothy 2:11
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Timothy 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
Let the woman learn in silence
The apostle goes on to give some other instructions to women, how they should behave …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 2:8–15
17th Century
Minister
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…