1 Corinthians 14:35
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.”
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“If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and if they wish to learn anything, at home their own husbands let them question, for it is a shame to women to speak in an assembly.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 14:35 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 11:6If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head.
- 1 Corinthians 11:14Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,
- 1 Corinthians 14:34Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
- Ephesians 5:12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
- Ephesians 5:25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
- 1 Peter 3:7Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
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