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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:1 This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task. |
Bible Question: What does the bible teach about women in leadership roles in the church? Specifically, Elder, Deacon, or Pastor. |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Act 2:17-18, 18:26; Rom 16:1, 13; Gal 3:26-29; Eph 4:11, 5:22-24; Col 3:18; 1 Cor 11:3-16, 14:34-35; 1 Tim 2:9-15, 3:1-7; Tit 1:5-11, 2:3-4; 2Jo 1:1, 13 ... While we are all equally sons of God (Gal 3:26-29), even in this passage there are slaves who were subject to their master (Eph 6:5), and may have been on of the free. Overseers and deacons (1 Tim 3:1-7, Tit 1:5-11) are masculine nouns, as well as pastors (Eph 4:11). Women are clearly to be subject to their husbands ... a big problem in the Corinthian church (1 Cor 11:3-16, 14:34-35) and some churches today. It was addressed other places (Eph 5:22-24, Col 3:18, 1 Tim 2:9-15) There appears to be an exception to women teaching men - Act 18:16 - Priscilla with her husband Aquila, two-to-one, taught Apollos Also, some use 2 John 1:1, 13, but we don't know who the lady was, or what role she had In Acts 2:17-18, women and men will prophecy (I believe this is a promise to Israel alone) ... and based on Titus 2:3-4, to other women. This also applies elsewhere (Rom 16:1, 13) Also enter under Quick Search wom pastor wom teach wom preach wom minist |