It is a wildly unpopular (and even avoided) verse in the Bible, yet it is still a verse in the Bible! The verse contains words that are (1) inspired of God and (2) easily comprehended. While the application of the verse may make some people uncomfortable, it still must be applied today.
In His analysis of proper conduct within the kingdom of God (1 Tim. 3:15), God stated, “I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man” (1 Tim. 2:12). This may seem a radical concept in our society, but it is Biblical mandate nonetheless. The Lord even goes on to provide an explanation (although we don’t need one), and the explanation rules out any cultural limitations or exceptions to His decree: “For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman…” (2:13-14). In other words, this statute of God for conduct within His church today is not limited by time or culture.
When questions arise about this, we must go back to the Bible for our answers!