Bible Verses About "Can Women Be Pastors"
Christians disagree. Complementarians cite Paul's restrictions on women teaching men in church. Egalitarians point to women leaders like Deborah, Priscilla, and Junia, arguing the restrictions were cultural.
Christians disagree. Complementarians cite Paul's restrictions on women teaching men in church. Egalitarians point to women leaders like Deborah, Priscilla, and Junia, arguing the restrictions were cultural.
"I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man." — 1 Timothy 2:12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Can Women Be Pastors?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man."
"There is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."
"Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy."
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