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1 Timothy 2:13

1 Timothy 2:13
For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Adam was not deceived,.... There is no need to say with interpreters, that he was not deceived first; and that he was not deceived immediately by the serpent, but by Eve; and that he is never said…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For Adam was first formed, then Eve - The apostle, in this verse, and the following, gives reasons why a woman should occupy a subordinate situation, and not usurp authority. The first is, that she…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For Adam was first formed, then Eve - And by this very act God designed that he should have the pre-eminence. God fitted man, by the robust construction of his body, to live a public life, to contend…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 2:9-15

I. Here is a charge, that women who profess the Christian religion should be modest, sober, silent, and submissive, as becomes their place. 1. They must be very modest in their apparel, not affecting…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

-The Apostle appeals to the original order and course of things. By inverting this relative position and calling the helpmate assuming the place of the head or guide, and the head facilely yielding to…

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