I am somewhat surprised that no one yet has commented on my observation that the interpretation of 1 Timothy 3:11 that I hold to, in addition to justifying the position of “female deacons,” appears at the same time to be a strong argument AGAINST the possibility of “female oveo#eers.&s8221;Nrt that this, in and of itself, should seal the argument; but, if you don’t agree with the translation of “women” in 1 Tim. 3:11, you lose a pretty substantial argument that may be used against “female overseers.” |