1 Corinthians 14:35 — If they want to learn they can do so at home, asking their husbands. It is not… — FBV | maBible
Read 1 Corinthians 14:35 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: 1 Corinthians 14.35, 1 Corinthians 14v35, 1Co. 14:35. If they want to learn they can do so at home, asking their husbands. It is not proper for women to speak in church.”
35 If they want to learn they can do so at home, asking their husbands. It is not proper for women to speak in church.”
Notes and references
“Not proper.” By using this term (which also can mean shameful or disgraceful) Paul reveals this is related to the cultural context.
The reason for placing 14:34-35 in quote marks is the understanding that this is the position outlined in the letter from Corinth, and Paul is quoting them before refuting their argument. The fact that just 3 chapters earlier in 11:5 Paul refers to women praying and prophesying indicates that this…