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Manly Luscombe Commentary on NT

1 Timothy 2:11

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

1. Learn - Does this verse refer to spiritual learning and worship? Does this verse apply in all situations of learning (school, on the job)?

2. Silence - Does this term prohibit a woman from singing, commenting in class, asking questions? Does this word mean "absolute silence"? How is this term different from the word in 1 Corinthians 14:34 ?

3. Subjection - What is included in subjection? To whom is the woman to be in subjection? Does this require strict obedience without voicing objection? Discuss - SUBJECTION TO: [1] God; [2] Christ; [3] Husband; [4] Elders; [5] Civil rulers; [6] One another.

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