In spite of the lack of consensus and obvious translation difficulties, many Christians continue to cite portions of 1 Timothy 2 as the foundation for their belief in male-only leadership in the church. Hundreds of pages have been written on this chapter, with almost as many interpretations, proving this to be one of the least understood and most contested passages of all time. 15 But women will be saved through childbearing-if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. 14 And Adam was not the one deceived it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man she must be quiet. ![]() 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. ![]() 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. Day.Ĩ Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. ![]() It baffles me that the #1 search term used to find The Junia Project blog is some version of “1 Timothy 2:8-15”.
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