How do we know that the instruction for women to be quiet in church is true?
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The instruction for women to be quiet comes from the apostle Paul's writing in 1 Timothy 2 as a means of maintaining order in worship.
In 1 Timothy 2:11-12, Paul states that women should learn quietly with all submissiveness and not exercise authority over men. This directive is given in the context of maintaining order in the worship assembly amid false teachings that were causing chaos in the church. Paul's instruction is not a blanket prohibition against women speaking or teaching in all contexts, but rather a specific regulation for the worship gathering to ensure that both men and women approach the Word of God with humility and a willingness to learn. The emphasis on quietness reflects an attitude of reverence and submission before God and the truth of His Word.
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