Kay

“But I’m still struggling because I think the hiers. would agree that Jesus has all authority, and then go on to claim that he delegates it to certain ones chosen by him (husbands, pastors, elders, etc) and that all the rest of us just have to submit or obey.”

LMB,
Wouldn’t it ever occur to hierarchists to wonder why Jesus never mentions any delegating commands right there as He says, “The kings of the gentiles lord it over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But you are not to do so.” ?? or when He says, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and earth” ??

If He is so bent on delegating His authority to husbands and certain males, why does He actually say just the opposite?

Clearly, He missed the perfect teachable moment by NOT saying, *All authority has been given to Me in heaven and earth; and now I delegate this same authority to male elders, male teachers, male preachers and to all husbands, including unbelieving husbands – so they may be won to Christ.*

Not.