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John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:11

Verse 11 11Let a woman learn in quietness. After having spoken of dress, he now adds with what modesty women ought to conduct themselves in the holy assembly. And first he bids them learn quietly; for quietness means silence, that they may not take upon them to speak in public. This he immediately explains more clearly, by forbidding them to teach. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:12

Verse 12 12But I suffer not a woman to teach. Not that he takes from them the charge of instructing their family, but only excludes them from the office of teaching, which God has committed to men only. On this subject we have explained our views in the exposition of the First Epistle to the Corinthians. (39) If any one bring forward, by way of objection, Deborah (Jude 4:4) and others of the same class, of whom we read that they were at one time appointed by the command of God to govern the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

The whole chapter is given up to directions concerning the public worship of the Church. We may notice the following particulars. I. THE SUBJECTS OF PUBLIC PRAYER . When the Church meets together in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, it meets as pre-eminently the friend of the human race. As the Church of him who is the world's Savior and Redeemer, it must manifest the same spirit of universal love which animated him. It is not as being haters of the human race (as their enemies... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:10

Through for with , A.V. (The change from "with" to "through" is quite unnecessary, though more strictly accurate. "With" does equally well for ἐν and διά , the one applied to the ornaments and dress in or with which the woman adorns herself, the other to the good works by which she is adorned.) Professing godliness. In all ether passages in the New Testament where it occurs, ἐπαγγέλλεσθαι means "to promise," except in 1 Timothy 6:21 , where, as here, it means "to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:11

A for the , A.V.; quietness for silence , A.V. Quietness is not so good a rendering as "silence," because the quietness here meant is silence , as appears clearly by the parallel direction in 1 Corinthians 14:34 . So Acts 22:2 , παρέσχον ἡσουχίαν is properly rend red in the A.V., "They kept silence." And ἡσύχασαν ( Luke 14:4 and Acts 11:18 ) is read, red, both in the A.V. and the R.V., "They held their peace." With all subjection ( ἐν πάσῃ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:12

Permit for suffer , A.V.; have dominion for usurp authority , A.V.; a for the , A.V.; quietness for silence , A.V. Permit . Why "permit" is better than "suffer" it is difficult to see. ἐπιτρέπειν is rendered "suffer" in the R.V. in Matthew 8:21 ; Matthew 19:8 ; Mark 10:4 ; Luke 9:59 , etc. Quietness (see preceding note). The true type of the womanly attitude is that of Mary, who "sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his Word" ( Luke 10:39 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:10

with good works}But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works - That is, it is not appropriate for women who profess to be the followers of the Saviour, to seek to be distinguished for personal, external decorations. If they are Christians, they have seen the vanity of these things, and have fixed the heart on more substantial realities. They are professed followers of Him “who went about doing good,” and the performance of good works especially becomes them. They profess to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:11

Let the woman learn in silence - Listen attentively to instruction, without attempting to teach in public; see the notes on 1 Corinthians 14:35.With all subjection - With due subjection to those who are in authority, and who are appointed to minister in holy things; notes, 1 Corinthians 14:34. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:12

But I suffer not a woman to teach - see the notes on 1 Corinthians 14:34.Nor to usurp authority over the man - notes, 1 Corinthians 11:3. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 2:9-10

1 Timothy 2:9-10. In like manner also, I command that women Particularly when they are about to appear in public assemblies for divine worship; adorn themselves in modest Κοσμιω , decent, or becoming, apparel Neither too costly nor sordid, but what is neat and clean, as the word signifies, and suitable to their place and calling. The word καταστολη , rendered apparel, according to Theophylact and Œcumenius, was a long upper garment which covered the body every way. What the... read more

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