Should women be silent in the church?

This passage has caused confusion to readers since the time of the early church because it follows directly after Paul’s exhortation to the “brothers and sisters” to pray and prophesy aloud in the church. How can women be silent and pray and prophecy in the church at the same time (1 Cor. 14:26, 1 Cor. 14:34)? This type of passage, with two contradictory statements, requires a careful solution. Thus, many people have taken a deep dive into the context, the language, and the issues in Corinth to make sense of the apostle’s words. Explore the resources below to learn a variety of interpretations and consistent conclusions. Enjoy!