“I wonder what Paul would have to say about the “ancient” order of deaconesses.”
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Actually, he did peak about them - Phoebe in particular - Romans chapter 16 verses 1-2.
Actually, he did peak about them - Phoebe in particular - Romans chapter 16 verses 1-2.”
But I don’t think it was in the context you are hoping for.
Incidentally, just because something is ‘in the Bible’ does not in itself mean that it is acceptable or pleasing to God.
The devil tempting Jesus is recorded in Scripture, but no one can say we should therefore temp the Lord our God.
Nope. The scripture you reference only refers to her as a ‘servant’. Paul specifically states in 1 Timothy 3:8-13 the requirements for a deacon. Among other things a deacon must be the husband of one wife. That means male deacons only. No deaconesses.