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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: what does the bible say about women preachers |
Bible Answer: This is a huge question to deal with in a small space but undoubtedly the most emphatic verse in dealing with the subject is 1 Tim 2.12. 'I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness'. And the context is that women should be modest in their appearance and prominent in good works, and above all fruitful in bearing children. This is then the ministry of women. It serves to underline the positive statement. So Paul makes it quite clear here what the ministry of women should be, and what is their God given purpose. The emphasis with regard to ministry is on who 'rules' and 'teaches' the church as a whole. And the answer is 'men'. This is not to deny women a part to play in teaching and preaching, especially where it is to women, but it is a warning against them being given authoritative positions, and the right to teach with authority. It was of course given before there was a New Testament as we know it, when Spitit guided men interpreted the Old Testament and could so easily have led the church astray. But it is quite unequivocable. Whether it suits the modern generation of women is another question, and i think we certainly have to consider the fact that the Gospel would not have spread as widely as it has had it not been for women missionaries. But you asked for what the Scriptures teach. God bless you. |