1 Timothy 2:12 cpdv — For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence. "

— 1 Timothy 2:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 2 — Context

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Similarly also, women should be dressed fittingly, adorning themselves with compunction and restraint, and not with plaited hair, nor gold, nor pearls, nor costly attire,

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but in a manner proper for women who are professing piety by means of good works.

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Let a woman learn in silence with all subjection.

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For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence.

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For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

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And Adam was not seduced, but the woman, having been seduced, was in transgression.

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Yet she will be saved by bearing children, if she has continued in faith and love, and in sanctification accompanied by self-restraint.

1 Timothy 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 2:12 say?
1 Timothy 2:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 2:12 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 2:12.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 2:12 in?
1 Timothy 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 2:12?
1 Timothy 2:12 reads (CPDV): “For I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to be in authority over a man, but to be in silence. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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