Pt. 11: 5 Views on “Women Keep Silent" (1 Cor 14:35-36) - Women in Ministry Series

Dec 4, 2022

Dive into the heated debate surrounding 1 Corinthians 14:35-36 and women's roles in the church. Explore five distinct interpretations, from those advocating for silence to perspectives calling for greater inclusion. The discussion unravels linguistic nuances and cultural contexts that have shaped these views. Discover how contemporary scholarship challenges traditional readings and what implications these interpretations hold for women in ministry today. It’s a thought-provoking journey through scripture that addresses complex gender dynamics within the church.

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Interpolation View

Some argue that 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 doesn't belong in the Bible.
They claim it's an interpolation, not original to the text.

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Refutation View

Another view suggests Paul quotes a Corinthian sentiment about women's silence.
He then refutes it, supporting egalitarianism.

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Education/Clatter View

The Education/Clatter view argues that the passage isn't about women.
It addresses uneducated or disruptive behavior in church.

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Some say we should remove it from the Bible.

Intro - 0:00
9:26 The Take It Out of the Bible View
48:58 The Refutation View
1:34:51 The Education or Clatter View
2:05:56 The Strict View
2:24:44 The Judging Prophecy View
3:09:54 Conclusions

Others say the Bible is rejecting these statements about women, not endorsing them.

Others say this is why women shouldn't speak in church in any way, perhaps singing in the congregation is ok though.

Others say this is a prohibition on women as teachers during regular all-church services.

Others say this passage is about prophecy and who is supposed to participate in the judging of prophetic gifts, discerning whether those messages are from God.

It's hard to get around the idea that this passage seems to endorse complementarian or patriarchal views of gender roles. But we will explore various attempts to do so.

"As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak." 1 Corinthians 14:33-35

We'll examine all sides and dig deep to get as much clarity as I am able to offer on not only 1 Corinthians 14:33-35 but also how it applies to the topic of Women in Ministry.

After years of being a bit confused about the topic of women in ministry I set out to spend months researching the topic in great detail to produce this exhaustive teaching series on the topic. This is part 11.

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CLICK HERE for my two part series on "How to Understand the Old Testament Law"

CLICK HERE for my three videos explaining manuscript differences and how reliable the New Testament is.

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