1 Timothy 2:12 is a verse in the New Testament of the Bible that says: “I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.”—Updated American Standard Version (UASV). This verse has been the subject of much interpretation and debate over the centuries, and its meaning and significance have been understood in various ways by different people. Some interpret the verse as prohibiting women from teaching or holding positions of authority in the church. In contrast, others see it as more specific to the context of the early Christian community or as reflecting the cultural norms of the time in which it was written. There is also a range of different perspectives on how the verse should be applied today. Some argue that it should be taken literally and upheld as a universal principle, while others believe that it should be interpreted more flexibly or seen as reflecting the cultural context of the time in which it was written and not necessarily applicable to contemporary settings.