Women And Men

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside, and explained to him the way of God more accurately.

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.

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

I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae,

to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. — read the full passage →

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. — read the full passage →

If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a woman to chatter in the assembly.

let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says. — read the full passage →

But to the married I command—not I, but the Lord—that the wife not leave her husband — read the full passage →

A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.

To the woman he said, “I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bear children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. — read the full passage →

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

Yahweh God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper comparable to him.”

God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

having been reminded of the sincere faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. — read the full passage →

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. — read the full passage →

Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; — read the full passage →

let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says.

Nevertheless, neither is the woman independent of the man, nor the man independent of the woman, in the Lord.

But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled dishonors her head. For it is one and the same thing as if she were shaved.

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God. — read the full passage →

The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him. — read the full passage →

Nevertheless, neither is the woman independent of the man, nor the man independent of the woman, in the Lord. — read the full passage →

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives and my fellow prisoners, who are notable among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is a servant of the assembly that is at Cenchreae, — read the full passage →

They went out of the prison, and entered into Lydia’s house. When they had seen the brothers, they encouraged them, and departed.

Yes, and on my servants and on my handmaidens in those days, I will pour out my Spirit, and they will prophesy.

All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. My people, those who lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asaiah, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe (now she lived in Jerusalem in the second quarter); and they talked with her.

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a tambourine in her hand; and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dances.

Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, — read the full passage →

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior. — read the full passage →

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you; — read the full passage →

Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don’t argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

(but if a man doesn’t know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord. — read the full passage →

For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,

Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant. — read the full passage →

For this cause the woman ought to have authority on her head, because of the angels.

There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

She said, “I will surely go with you: nevertheless, the journey that you take shall not be for your honor; for Yahweh will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.” Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed. — read the full passage →

Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.

Command and teach these things.

but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in God’s house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;

I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted.

But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God.

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. — read the full passage →

For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.

Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God. — read the full passage →

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God. — read the full passage →

Now I praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and hold firm the traditions, even as I delivered them to you. — read the full passage →