1 Timothy 2:12

1 Timothy 2:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;2:12 Or over her husband she must be quiet.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

12But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

12But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

12I do not allow a woman to 2:12 The early church evidently followed Jewish practices in religious education. In Israel, mothers taught their daughters, and it was the father’s responsibility to teach his sons in all areas, including religious education. So Paul’s prohibitions here are consistent with the practices of his day.teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

12I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man;2:12 Or over her husband she is to remain quiet.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

12I do not let women teach or take authority over a man. They must be quiet.

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