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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]. |
Subject: Women in Ministry |
Bible Note: Thank you for each of your responses. I need to clarify that I was not writing because I am struggling with a call from God for myself. I am satisfied that I am doing all that He has asked of me at this time. I say it in that way because I do not want to make any declarations about what He may ask in the future. I want to be open to the Spirit and available for any assignment. Being prepared is the reason for my note. I was looking for council from others more mature than myself so that I might be able to give answer to those I frequently encounter that object to entire ministries, even those with male leadership, because a woman may speak there from time to time. I hope this is an appropriate way to use this website. To glean from the abundance of spiritual knowledge and council available and apply it to "exhort and to convince the gainsayers" (Titus 1:9) I desire to be more articulate and better equiped for this work as I have a large family and work among people who frequently challenge me in many areas of my faith. Some of their questions are difficult to verbally answer. I also realize that often the person who initiates these challenges is beyond convincing at the moment but they usually choose to do this in the presence of others and it is for the sake of those listening I need to be equipped as well as I can. Does this make any sense? I feel like I'm rambling so I'll stop. |