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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says. |
Bible Question: Does this mean women aren't suppose to preach,teach or be pastors? |
Bible Answer: Jacquelinet, 1 Timothy 2:12- But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man,but to remain silent. A lot of people have used this passage of scripture to denigrate and mininimise the role of women in the church. This is to thier shame.I know a number of sisters in my church that serve major roles in the day to day,week to week functioning of the fellowship(church).One example- The lead Evangelists wife heads up the womens ministry. This is only a single example of the major contributions made by women in the church.Paul is very specific in Titus And 1 Timothy the qualifications and standards for those called to be overseers or church leaders. I hope this helps. In Christ, lionheart |