But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 2 of 1 Timothy. The teaching concerning learning, authority, and communal order should be read within the context of the community’s formation. Paul connects conduct with perseverance in faith, love, and holiness.
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Einem Weibe aber gestatte ich nicht, daß sie lehre, auch nicht, daß sie des Mannes Herr sei, sondern stille sei.
Porque no permito a la mujer enseñar, ni tomar autoridad sobre el hombre, sino estar en silencio.
No permito a la mujer enseñar ni ejercer autoridad sobre el hombre, sino permanecer en silencio.
Je ne permets pas à la femme d'enseigner, ni de prendre de l'autorité sur l'homme; mais elle doit demeurer dans le silence.
Ma io non permetto alla donna d’insegnare, nè d’usare autorità sopra il marito; ma ordino che stia in silenzio.
Não permito, porém, que a mulher ensine, nem use de autoridade sobre o marido, mas que esteja em silêncio.
我不許女人教導,也不許她管轄男人,只要安靜。
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