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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: In some of his letters, Paul distinguished his words/wishes/opinions from those of the Lord our God. This particular verse has been sited and referenced to support the belief that it is not God's will that women be Pastors (or even ministers in some congregations). Was this verse Paul's opinion, or God's Word? |
Bible Answer: Just to give this thread a little more balance toward women, I should remind everyone of a few basic facts. Ocassionally, our God did shine His "light of approval" and showcased some of the women in the Bible for our examples. The most prominent I can think of was 1) Deborah as Judge of the Isrealite people, leading her people through some perilous times. 2) Esther as Queen who saved her whole country from destruction in a rather spectacular demonstration of heroic courage. 3) Ruth who showed an incredible amount of love devotion to her mother in law even when it meant leaving the only world she ever knew, her country and her fellow citizens. 4) Pricillia w/her husband Aquilla hosted Apollos and taught him more perfectly the Gospel of the Lord. 5) Phoebe who graciously acted as a courier between Paul and his beloved "children of faith" throughout Asia Minor. So you see, God does have a great amount of respect for the women in our world and His. We as men should follow His example, counting it an honor when one of them agrees to be our wife and partner for life...and keep us guys out of trouble and jail. God bless. --Rowdy |