1 Timothy 2:11-12
Summary for 1Tim 2:11-15: 2:11-15 a Paul is still talking about women in the assembly—here, in their relationship to public teaching (cp. 1 Cor 11:2-16 b; 14:33-36 c; 2 Cor 11:3 d).2:12 e teach men or have authority over them: The relationship between teaching and authority depends on how both are understood. Women did teach (Titus 2:3-5 f), but there are no clear New Testament examples or endorsements of women teaching men in church meetings (cp. Acts 18:26 g; 1 Cor 14:34-35 h; Phil 4:3 i). We know it was happening in some of the churches only by way of Paul’s opposing responses. Women did prophesy (Acts 2:17-18 j; 21:9 k; 1 Cor 11:5 l), but some types of prophecy might not have been seen as authoritative teaching (Acts 11:28 m; 21:10-11 n; 1 Cor 14:29 o).
• have authority over them (or usurp their authority): This verb can denote either a domineering attitude or simply the exercise of authority.
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