1 Timothy 3:11 “women deacons” or “wives of deacons”?

by Phil | Mar 26, 2013 | 1 Cor 11, 1 Tim 2, 1 Tim 3, Gal 3, Man & Woman, Rom 16

A minority of versions, including the old NIV, translate verse 11, “In the same way their wives are to be …” The NIV 2011, however, translates it, “In the same way the women are to be …” The translation “their wives” is doubtful for eight reasons: (more…)