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Is Phoebe a deacon? Analysis of Romans 16:1 and the word diakonos

Women Leaders in the New Testament： Women in Ministry part 4 01:35:55 – 01:37:26

Mike examines whether Phoebe held the official office of deacon.

Romans 16:1 calls Phoebe a 'diakonos of the church at Cenchreae.' ESV, NKJV, and NASB translate as 'servant,' but the first clear use of diakonos for an official role is Philippians 1:1. Most NT uses (about 24 times) refer to generic service. In Romans itself, the word is used of government officials (13:4) and of Christ (15:8) in non-church-office senses.
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Women Leaders in the New Testament： Women in Ministry part 4 @ 01:35:55

2022-04-13

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Phoebe Cenchreae Philippians 1:1 diakonos Romans 16:1 Romans 13:4 Romans 15:8
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