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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: I think I have commented on this before, but I'd appreciate some feedback as I am doing some research on the subject. 1 Cor.11 says women may pray and prophesy which sems to contradict 1 Cor.14, although the Greek word for "keep silent" isn't meant to be taken literally otherwise women would not be able to sing hymns, say the creed or answer amen. What about women teaching on tape? Is Gal.3:28 ontological or functional? Surely the Galatians would have not known the difference! |