Should Women Be Silent in Church? A Discussion of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

The Bible teaches that men and women are equal- intellectually equal, morally equal, and with equal capacity for leadership. But there are a few difficult and perplexing passages of the New Testament that seem to contradict the rest of the Bible’s treatment of women. In this video, I will discuss one of those difficult passages: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, and offer some possible explanations for these aberrant verses.

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1 Corinthians 14:34-35 is often cited by prominent Christian leaders as evidence that women should not be teachers in the church. There is no textual support for the idea that women were silent participants in church gatherings. It is clear from Paul’s other writings, as well as other writings of the New Testament that women were serving as teachers, leaders, and even as apostles. If you would like more information than provided in this video, check out these articles:

Manuscripts shown in video in order of appearance: The Codex Sinaiticus, 4th century, British Library, London; digital image made available by the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts. The Codex Vaticanus, 4th century, Vatican Library; image made available by the Vatican Library.

Link to my video discussing 1 Timothy 2:11-15:
NT Wright discussing women in leadership:

[truehope]

Fantastically sounds teaching!
Bravo Sister!

[jaredstevens]

Your video is a great example of why Paul warned us about female teachers and preachers

[christiannedemoro]

wow. seems very well done learned a lot. continuing to look into and share with other faithful teachers. male and female 🙏🏻

[al_ayat_]

I think they also mention 1 Timothy 2:12, that is where it says that women can't teach men.

[al_ayat_]

Can you please talk about 1 Timothy 2:12 too? Thank you!

[isabelsibuyi]

I’ve been meaning to hear you speak on this. Thank you and may God continue to use you ♥️

[earnestlycontendingforthef]

The lady has stated: "The Bible teaches that men and women are equal- intellectually equal, morally equal, and with equal capacity for leadership."

Which is since Eve, we have seen, except in rare cases that women are in fact the "Weaker vessel" and so often fulfill the description of being "Silly women laden with sin".

Just as today as an example, as they defy the command and instructions for their silence in the church assemblies, being forbidden to "Usurp man's authority" both in the churches and the marital home.

Instead of accepting the Apostolic "Tradition" of over 2, 000 years, they are now fighting to overturn the Lord's command and the Divinely Inspired instructions of both St. Paul and St. Peter regarding a women's probationary walk to see if they are worthy of a place in Christ's coming kingdom.

Confirming the fact that they are not Biblically fit for leadership as they are already denying their Lord and the Truth in having such a forbidden agenda.
Very sad!

[martinfiaysr]

1 Timothy 2:14
God created man first and women second, Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner and transgressor.

[melissamatis]

Thank you for making this video! Super helpful and insightful:)

[jamesdelk]

That means they can doit to Sunday school to kids not grown ups

[jamesdelk]

Sure there are exceptions women do but in general it's man that are stronger

[j.y.]

for 10:15, Cor 7:1, the answer is simple. Paul is responding back to a question from the church regards to fornication. Paul is not suggesting not to touch a woman, Paul is suggesting not to a touch a woman to avoid fornication. He wrote in verse 2, clearly.

[jaredstevens]

I see how you have twisted the bible to fit your feminist views.

[Sbock]

Difference in value? No.
Difference in role? Yes.

[lizadowning]

So funny. This is what you get when u believe in a dusty 2.000 year old book. 😇