Correspondence: 1COR 14:34-37 and 1TI 2:8-12; JAM 5:14; 1COR 11:15;1JO 3:14

From: Young Christian: Volume 6, 1916

• 1 min. read • grade level: 7

Question 151: What do 1 Corinthians 14:34-37³⁴Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. ³⁵And 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. ³⁶What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? ³⁷If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. (1 Corinthians 14:34‑37) and 1 Timothy 2: 8-12 teach? P. R.

Answer: These portions teach us that it is the Lord’s will for women to keep silence in a public meeting of men and women. If subject to the Lord, they will obey these scriptures.

Question 152: Please explain James 5:14¹⁴Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: (James 5:14).

Answer: It fits in where a sick one believes he is chastened by the Lord for some faults, and desires godly fellowship and help in restoration.

Question 153: Please explain 1 Corinthians 11:15¹⁵But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. (1 Corinthians 11:15).

Answer: The covering on the woman’s head is her acknowledgment before the Lord of her distinct place from the man in creation’s order. Figuratively, the man represents Christ; the woman represents the Church. The angels learn by each man or woman taking his or her place according to divine arrangement. (See verse 10.)

Question 154: Please explain 1 John 3:14¹⁴We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. (1 John 3:14). H. M. F.

Answer: This verse tells us, love of the brethren is one of the traits of the new life, eternal life, which all God’s children have. Those who have it not, abide in death.

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