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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: Why can't women lead a church? |
Bible Note: IsmailaGodHasHeard: I have a somewhat different understanding on women in the church. I highly respect those who have already responded, and respectfully will not debate this subject. However, I will give you something to think about. As others have said this subject has been dialogued a lot, to the point where it caused intense feelings brought to the surface, which was quite enough. Look up Galations 5:6 this is a good verse to start with. There were a number of culture issues when Paul wrote 1 Timothy 2:2, and said "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet." Women were uneducated, and considered by some as chattel, or some more kinder husbands could see his wife as a precious possession. Agarian culture required for the husband to be protector and provider of their daily sustsistence. What education that was needed the husband had. Women had basic learning they were handed down. If Paul were alive today he would have a very different picture of women. Today women have extensive responsibalities and education, and are very knowledgeable of Scripture. The real question is the culture of Pauls era and instruction given then. Are these directives germane today? Some will say no, and that is final. Some like myself, would say, scrutinise and thoroughly investigate, examine each and every instance that the culture of the time of Paul writtings might be limited to that epoc. I say this with extreme caution, in concern that someone might think that everytime we see some verse that mentions women, the verses needs be evaluated by the culture in which Scripture was written, which is not the case. Blessings. justme |