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1 timothy 2

  1. Kilk1

    Any patristic sources on 1 Timothy 2:11-12 that address whether the context is the church?

    1 Timothy 2:11-12 has been variously understood. One view I recently heard is that it teaches women to be silent not only in church, as is the case in 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, but also in secular matters. After making several contextual arguments for women not to teach with authority, this...
  2. Kilk1

    No women preachers? An exegetical case from 1 Corinthians 11 and 1 Timothy 2

    Hello! 1 Corinthians 14 It seems the point of 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 is that if someone speaks (2980 laleo) in tongues, they shouldn't address an assembly that doesn't know the language unless there's one to interpret. Instead, they should "keep silent" (4601 sigao) in church. Likewise, the...
  3. Pilgrim

    Pray For All People

    Father in Heaven, Thank You for appointing that man should establish governments for the people, with authority from God, that we may live our lives in peace and quiet, with all godliness and honesty. May the leaders whom have authority, in government, business, industry, academia, and...
  4. A Call To Prayer

    A Call To Prayer

    1 Timothy 2 A Call To Prayer 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good...