1 Timothy 2:11

“Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.”

"Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection." - 1 Timothy 2:11
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What does 1 Timothy 2:11 mean?

The verse 1 Timothy 2:11 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection." This verse comes from the New Testament, specifically in the first epistle of Paul to Timothy. In this letter, Paul provides instructions to Timothy, a…

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Embracing the Quiet Strength: A Devotion on 1 Timothy 2:11

In our fast-paced world where asserting oneself and being heard is often equated with strength and leadership, the admonition in 1 Timothy 2:11 may seem out of place, if not completely backward. "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection" (KJV) urges a posture of…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Wisdom in the Role of Women

Eternal and Sovereign Lord, We come before You today with our hearts humbled and our spirits yearning for understanding. As we reflect on the teachings of scripture, particularly on the verse from 1 Timothy 2:11, "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection," we earnestly…

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