1 Timothy 2:11

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

Cross-reference

Genesis 3:16 Historical context

Genesis 3:16 establishes the husband's rule as a result of the fall—the foundation for Paul's instruction that women learn in quiet submission in 1 Tim 2:11.

In 1 Corinthians 11:3, Paul establishes a headship order (Christ-man, woman) that grounds the submission enjoined in 1 Timothy 2:11.

In 1 Corinthians 14:34, Paul directly parallels this: women should keep silent and be in submission in churches.

In 1 Corinthians 14:35, Paul adds that women should ask husbands at home to learn, a practical outworking of the quiet learning here.

Ephesians 5:21 calls for mutual submission among believers, broadening the concept of submission that is applied specifically to women learning here.

In Ephesians 5:22-24, wives are called to submit to husbands as to the Lord, extending the submission principle into marriage.

In Colossians 3:18, wives are told to submit to husbands, echoing the same household code theme.

Titus 2:5 Parallel

Titus 2:5 instructs women to be subject to their husbands, extending the submission theme from learning to the marriage relationship.

1 Peter 3:1 Parallel

In 1 Peter 3:1, wives are urged to be subject to husbands, especially unbelievers, emphasizing quiet conduct.

1 Peter 3:5 Parallel

In 1 Peter 3:5, holy women of old are cited as examples of submission, providing a historical precedent.

1 Peter 3:6 Parallel

In 1 Peter 3:6, Sarah's obedience to Abraham is highlighted as a model of submission.