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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: Should women be teaching in churches? |
Bible Note: Greetings fellow believers!! One question I've had about this verse: Why does Paul personalize it? Why does he say,"I do not allow...", instead of,"do not allow?" There are instances in the epistles where Paul writes his opinion(I Cor.7:12--"But to the rest speak I, not the Lord..."), while the rest of the time he writes as if being commanded, and in my opinion, that is what he is doing here. The way I see it: 1) If no man can "show himself approved"(2Tim 2:15), but a woman can, do you think God would want her to hold her tongue, and not teach His Word? Did not GOD'S OWN PEOPLE(Israel) go up to Deborah to be judged? Did He not allow her to lead Barak into battle, since he would not go without her?(Judges ch.4 and 5) 2) If a MAN puts a woman in the position of pastor, can you truly say she "usurped" her authority? Look at it this way: If a female police officer pulls you over, would you question her authority?(I Peter 2:13) I realize a pastor and a deputy are two different professions, but think about it: they are both a form of authority, both positions created by God(Romans 13:1-2). So, if a presiding bishop appoints a woman to pastor, and since both offices are appointed by God, do we not then need to respect that decision? Any comments? I submit this respectfully, and as opinion, and not to create strife. 2nd Samuel 22:36-37 |