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NASB | 1 Timothy 2:12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 2:12 I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation]. |
Bible Question:
Can women serve as elders in the church? Is our society's current thinking on the woman's role contrary to the priorities revealed in the Bible? |
Bible Answer: My answer would be this A woman should not be anything that God has not called her to be. If He calls her to be an Elder, then let he be an Elder. If He calls her to be a mother, then let her be a mother, a teacher or whatever He chooses. If He calls her to be both and her life provvides fruit worthy of that calling, let her minister. After all He knows the interpretation of Scripture and the heart of every man or woman better than we all do. |