asking questions that could more appropriately be asked of their husbands at home. God’s Book of the law guides our manners and customs here. Wives have no license to use the time of worship for unwarranted speaking.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

If they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home, since it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

NLTNew Living Translation

If they have any questions, they should ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.

KJV 1900King James Version

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

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