First Timothy Archives | Marg Mowczko

“Must manage his own household well” (1 Timothy 3:4-5)

by Marg | Jun 23, 2018 | 1 Timothy 3, All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage, Equality in Ministry, Paul and Women | 9

I was recently asked if 1 Timothy 3:4a (“managing his own household well”) is a command that shows men, and not women, are to rule or lead their households. Here’s my response.

Authentein (in 1 Timothy 2:12), in a Nutshell

by Marg | Apr 21, 2018 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Bible Translation and Interpretation, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 14

This short post looks at the verb authenteō (authentein) in 1 Timothy 2:12. My claim is that “to have/exercise/usurp authority” is an inadequate translation.

An interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12 that joins the dots of 2:11-15

by Marg | Aug 30, 2017 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 40

Here is a coherent interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12 that takes into account surrounding verses as well as documented heresies in the 1st-2nd century church.

The meaning of authentein in 1 Timothy 2:12, with a brief history of authent– words

by Marg | Jun 29, 2017 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 73

In this article I take a look at the word authentein (translated as ‘to usurp authority’ in 1 Timothy 2:12 in the KJV). A brief history of how authent- words and their meanings developed is included.

The Anonymous Man and Woman in 1 Timothy 2:11-15

by Marg | Feb 4, 2017 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 35

In this article, I look at the language of 1 Timothy 2:12 and discuss the possibility that this verse concerns an anonymous couple in the Ephesian church, rather than men and women more generally.

Were there women elders in New Testament churches? (Part 2)

by Marg | Jan 20, 2017 | 1 Timothy 3, All Posts on Equality, Women in Ministry | 12

In this article I look at the NT verse that mentions women elders (1 Timothy 5:2) and compare it with other verses. I also look at elders, men and women, in early Judaism.

1 Timothy 2:13: Another reason 1 Timothy 2:12 is not as clear as it seems

by Marg | Aug 6, 2016 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 40

Is 1 Timothy 2:13 (“For Adam was formed first and then Eve”) a reason for the prohibition in 1 Timothy 2:12? Does the created order disqualify women from teaching and leading men?

6 reasons 1 Timothy 2:12 is not as clear as it seems

by Marg | Aug 3, 2016 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 32

Taking 1 Timothy 2:12 at face value, with no understanding of the verse’s context and challenges, can lead to a flawed interpretation. This post looks at six factors that must be considered when interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12.

The Regalia of Artemis Ephesia

by Marg | Jul 23, 2016 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Greco-Roman Culture | 14

This essay looks at the distinctive appearance of Artemis of Ephesus, and at what her items of clothing symbolise. A short history of the goddess is also included to help explain her importance and power.

1 Timothy 2:12, the created order, and Bible men who were guided by godly women

by Marg | May 4, 2016 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 36

Does the created order of man first, woman second, signify a timeless principle that only men can teach and have authority. Is the created order the reason for the prohibition in 1 Timothy 2:12?

Chastity, Salvation, and 1 Timothy 2:15

by Marg | Jan 27, 2016 | 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages, Uncategorized | 14

Are Christian and gnostic-like teachings which emphasise celibacy behind Paul’s statement in 1 Timothy 2:15? What does “she will be saved through childbearing” mean?

Why 1 Timothy 2:12 and 1 Corinthians 14:34 are not universal regulations

by Marg | Dec 22, 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Timothy 2:12, All Posts on Equality, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 26

One reason I believe 1 Timothy 2:12 and 1 Corinthians 14:34 were ad hoc regulations addressing local problems is because of a particular word found in both verses.

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