Translation Comparison

1 Timothy 2:12

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Timothy 2:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Timothy 2:12 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
American Standard VersionASV	But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to use authority over the man: but to be in silence.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;
English Revised VersionERV	But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
World English BibleWEB	But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,
American King James VersionAKJV	But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.

King James Bible

KJV

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

American Standard Version

ASV

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to use authority over the man: but to be in silence.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;

English Revised Version

ERV

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

World English Bible

WEB

But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,

American King James Version

AKJV

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.

King James Bible

KJV

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

American Standard Version

ASV

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to use authority over the man: but to be in silence.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but I do not suffer a woman to teach nor to exercise authority over man, but to be in quietness;

English Revised Version

ERV

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

World English Bible

WEB

But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and a woman I do not suffer to teach, nor to rule a husband, but to be in quietness,

American King James Version

AKJV

But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

I do not permit a woman to teach, nor have authority over a man, but she must remain silent.