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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: Calling, contrary to scripture? |
Bible Note: Hello Dave, The Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary adds, "neither male nor female--rather, as Greek, "there is not male and female." There is no distinction into male and female. Difference of sex makes no difference in Christian privileges. But under the law the male sex had great privileges. Males alone had in their body circumcision, the sign of the covenant (contrast baptism applied to male and female alike); they alone were capable of being kings and priests, whereas all of either sex are now "kings and priests unto God" (Rev_1:6); they had prior right to inheritances. In the resurrection the relation of the sexes shall cease (Luk_20:35). one--Greek, "one man"; masculine, not neuter, namely "one new man" in Christ (Eph_2:15)." Unity in Christ transcends any social distinctions, even gender. Blessings to you, Nolan |