Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 16:17
Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 16:17
Paul explains that "the natural use" of women is to act as sexual objects for the pleasure of men. 1:27
"Phoebe our sister, which is a servant of the church." 16:1
The Revised Standard Version calls Phoebe a "deaconess", which would make would make her a church leader. If the RSV translation is correct, this verse contradicts the requirement that women not be permitted to teach and that they must be silent in church. (1 Cor.14:34-35, 1 Tim.2:11-12).
"Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus." 6:3
Priscilla was one of Paul's helpers.
"Junia ... of note among the apostles" 16:7
Was there a woman apostle? That is how some interpret this verse and use it to justify a more active role for women in the church.
