4 Bible Verses

But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
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1 Corinthians 11:5KJV
Paul provides guidance about women's conduct in worship settings, addressing cultural expectations of modesty and respect. This verse shows Paul's perspective on women's roles in early Christian gatherings.
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
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1 Timothy 2:11-12KJV
Paul offers instructions about women's roles in church leadership and learning, suggesting a hierarchical structure where women are to learn quietly and not assume authoritative teaching positions over men.
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
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Titus 2:3-5KJV
Paul describes expected behaviors and roles for women in the Christian community, emphasizing virtues of character, family responsibility, and spiritual mentorship among women.
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
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Romans 16:1-2KJV
Paul recognizes and commends a female church leader, demonstrating respect and support for women in ministry roles. This verse shows Paul's acknowledgment of women's contributions to early Christian communities.

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