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April 24, 2006 By Andreas Köstenberger

Can Women Be Deacons?

Can Women Be Deacons? In 1 Timothy 3:11, we read, “In the same way, women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.” In context, the word “women” (Gr. gynē) refers either to women deacons or deacons’ wives. Translations are non-committal: the NIV has “the women,” with a… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Interpretation, Blog, New Testament, Paul's Writings Tagged With: 1 Timothy, 1 Timothy 3:11, Church, Deaconess, Deacons, Women, Women Deacons, Women's Ministry

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