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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. |
Subject: Women speak in church? |
Bible Note: Dear souljourners, I don't think there is any argument that God has used Women in His master plan. Scripture is abundant with examples such as the one's you provided. In fact, He still uses them today! Where I think we need to define the issue and draw a line is in distinguishing between women being used of God and their proper role(s) in the Body of Christ in a (local)church. Again 1 Tim. 2:12 states: "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet." The roles and functions of bishops and deacons are outlined clearly in 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1. I see Paul laying the groundwork in 1 Tim. 2 as to how gender fits into this. The offices described are all in the masculine. I think this was Divinely ordered through the inspiration of the Word! So, does God use women in His work? Yes, without doubt. Is their role to be that of a teaching Pastor in authority over a congregation. I doubt it. Vertical alignment is God-ordained. I further believe, that much of this debate over the role of women in the church has stemmed from the 20th and 21st Century "Womens Right" movement that is trying to equalize the sexes. Our Culture should not drive the interpretation of God's Word. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |