1 Timothy 2:12

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} I suffer{G2010}{(G5719)} not{G3756} a woman{G1135} to teach{G1321}{(G5721)}, nor{G3761} to usurp authority{G831}{(G5721)} over the man{G435}, but{G235} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} in{G1722} silence{G2271}.
Strong's King James
(12) and I don't allow a woman to teach nor give orders to a man but rather to be in quietness.
The F.O.G*
[12] I don't permit women to assume teaching authority over men in the church assembly. They should participate in learning with quiet receptivity.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,
Young's Literal Translation

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