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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: Is it wrong for a woman to hold any position of authority (1 Tim. 2:12)? To be a college professor? |
Bible Answer: "And I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man, but to be in silence." (NKJV) So, Winona, the answer to your question is no, it is not wrong for a woman to hold ANY position of authority. Paul's comments apply to the context of the church. Compare I Corinthian 14:34. It is in the teaching and pastoral ministry of the Church that the Sister and joint heir in Christ is not to have authority over a man. Older women in the Church are to be mentors to the younger women in the Church. Titus 2:3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, Titus 2:4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, Titus 2:5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. Timothy, no doubt, learned to trust Christ from his mother and grandmother, Eunice and Lois. II Timothy 2:5. Outside the Church, if it's God call on her life, a Christian woman can be Queen Elizabeth and exercise authority over a whole nation of men. |