1 Timothy 2:12 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.”

1 Timothy 2:12

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

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1 Timothy 2:1

"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, {and} giving of thanks, be made for all men; {exhort: or, desire}"

1 Timothy 2:2

"For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}"

1 Timothy 2:3

"For this {is} good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;"

1 Timothy 2:4

"Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."

1 Timothy 2:5

"For {there is} one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"

1 Timothy 2:6

"Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. {to...: or, a testimony}"

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