To: CynicalBear
I don't question what the apostles wrote by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. As for Paul not being married it is well understood that he was a member of the Sanhedrin who have a requirement that they be married and at least 30 years old. As for their commendation of not being married, they do not say that is for leadership. Paul does specifically spell out requirements for leadership.
Paul said he was unmarried. Your interpretation says a man must be married WITH children.
Whether Paul was unmarried by divorce, widowed, or never married is inconsequential. The scripture as you interpret it says a Church Leader must be married, therefore Paul is not fit for leadership.
An absurdity.
Perhaps it's your interpretation that is woefully incorrect.
To: DarkSavant
>>The scripture as you interpret it says a Church Leader must be married, therefore Paul is not fit for leadership.<<
Or Jesus, and all of the apostles, knew that Paul had been married, had successfully raised a family and had proven himself.
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02/02/2015 4:09:49 PM PST by
CynicalBear
(For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus)
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