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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-11

@Toneskeee @SuzanneLucy78 Regarding the requirements for elders, nowhere is it stated “must not be a female.” The requirements Paul lists are related to character, things you can change, not things you have no control over such as whether you are mal...

@Toneskeee @SuzanneLucy78 Regarding the requirements for elders, nowhere is it stated “must not be a female.” The requirements Paul lists are related to character, things you can change, not things yo

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-10-03

@HvacRoar24011 Cretans are from Crete. Paul is speaking about those who are know

@HvacRoar24011 Cretans are from Crete. Paul is speaking about those who are known for poor character and false prophets. Also, that term "slow bellies" from the KJV is quite strange. Don't you think

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-08

@iroquoisplskn87 Oh, God established rulers of countries and governments and pol

@iroquoisplskn87 Oh, God established rulers of countries and governments and police. But in His church, there’s no pope and leaders are simply those with character, experience and wisdom and abilities

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-07-06

@Prov_Standards All of the scripture is about Christ. So when you share and teach God's Word, you are 'preaching Christ'. Leadership is simply those who are of exemplary character and lead by example and able to train and correct others. The only o...

@Prov_Standards All of the scripture is about Christ. So when you share and teach God's Word, you are 'preaching Christ'. Leadership is simply those who are of exemplary character and lead by example

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-11

@colinsmo Don’t you think your time would be better spent dealing with actually false teaching rather than chasing after which vessel is doing the teaching? So long as a person is of godly and exemplary character and sound in the faith and gifted to ...

@colinsmo Don’t you think your time would be better spent dealing with actually false teaching rather than chasing after which vessel is doing the teaching? So long as a person is of godly and exempla

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-06-11

@truth_john_14_6 @smashbaals What matters is not what specific body that God gifts and enables to serve Him, but that this person is of godly character and has the ability to teach and teaches the truth. That one is male or female is itself not the p...

@truth_john_14_6 @smashbaals What matters is not what specific body that God gifts and enables to serve Him, but that this person is of godly character and has the ability to teach and teaches the tru

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@LovesSardine The requirements for elder are character qualifications and ability to teach, not whether you are male, female, Jewish, Gentile, married, single, short, tall, young or old, single, widowed, rich or poor. Paul's purpose was to stop the ...

@LovesSardine The requirements for elder are character qualifications and ability to teach, not whether you are male, female, Jewish, Gentile, married, single, short, tall, young or old, single, widow

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@LovesSardine If someone believes they are following scripture, how is that pride? I believe scripture encourages those who have the appropriate character and ability and desire to serve as overseers⎯they desire a good thing! You cannot presume the ...

@LovesSardine If someone believes they are following scripture, how is that pride? I believe scripture encourages those who have the appropriate character and ability and desire to serve as overseers⎯

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@Tako1Fall A woman of godly character who is able to teach and teaches the truth

@Tako1Fall A woman of godly character who is able to teach and teaches the truth with patient instruction and desires to serve as an elder should not be forbidden from doing so. God doesn’t forbid thi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@RevBCD God is no respect or of persons and if He gifts someone and they have th

@RevBCD God is no respect or of persons and if He gifts someone and they have the requisite character and ability then they should be allowed to serve. Equal consideration is what egalitarian means.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-19

@_Nosoup4you__ @FavaAnthony Excellent point. If God is no repertory of persons then why is whether they are female a problem? If women will judge angels too one day (1Co 6:2-3), then why is serving an elder in this life a sin for someone especially i...

@_Nosoup4you__ @FavaAnthony Excellent point. If God is no repertory of persons then why is whether they are female a problem? If women will judge angels too one day (1Co 6:2-3), then why is serving an

1Co 6:2-3 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-18

@Federic90595392 @childofgod2026 @smashbaals Hierarchy is not the same as abilit

@Federic90595392 @childofgod2026 @smashbaals Hierarchy is not the same as ability. Those in leadership must be of high moral character and able to teach and demonstrate good leadership decision making

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-05

@carol66944 @JamesGi27467089 @MikeWingerii Agreed that there are certainly no ge

@carol66944 @JamesGi27467089 @MikeWingerii Agreed that there are certainly no gender-based roles. But there is the office of elder/overseer and deacon for which gifting alone is not sufficient. The in

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-05

@JamesGi27467089 @carol66944 @MikeWingerii The restrictions are related to character and ability (and teaching truth rather than heresy). The qualifications are not based on ethnicity, socioeconomic status, male or female, age, size, whether or not o...

@JamesGi27467089 @carol66944 @MikeWingerii The restrictions are related to character and ability (and teaching truth rather than heresy). The qualifications are not based on ethnicity, socioeconomic s

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

@janine_ped86302 @haymes_joshua Paul is describing character traits. He uses the

@janine_ped86302 @haymes_joshua Paul is describing character traits. He uses the male form as an example not as an exclusive requirement. https://t.co/VI2qbiHyi6

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

@BytePhantom42 @haymes_joshua The only explicit pronoun in that passage is in v1 and is ‘tis’ which is generic. Why wouldn’t Paul be more explicit and state ‘must not be a female’? Rather, he uses character which any can attain to and not requirement...

@BytePhantom42 @haymes_joshua The only explicit pronoun in that passage is in v1 and is ‘tis’ which is generic. Why wouldn’t Paul be more explicit and state ‘must not be a female’? Rather, he uses cha

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-05-04

@haymes_joshua I have no issues with a female pastor who has exemplary character

@haymes_joshua I have no issues with a female pastor who has exemplary character and preaches the truth.

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@Dankrightanon @LordFerguson09 No, a woman cannot be a husband. The idiom is in the male form as a generic characteristic that can apply to anyone regardless of gender. Else it requires one to be married and have 2 or more children and Paul was neith...

@Dankrightanon @LordFerguson09 No, a woman cannot be a husband. The idiom is in the male form as a generic characteristic that can apply to anyone regardless of gender. Else it requires one to be marr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@LordFerguson09 @outcatching @danitreweek No, I’m not changing the words of scripture. If it’s an idiom for monogamous and marital faithfulness as a characteristic, the male form can be used to refer to either a man or a woman. Just as I can show tha...

@LordFerguson09 @outcatching @danitreweek No, I’m not changing the words of scripture. If it’s an idiom for monogamous and marital faithfulness as a characteristic, the male form can be used to refer

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon Notice "anyone" not "any male." "one woman man" is an idiom referring to character, not being married or male (Paul wasn't married nor did he have children and wasn't disqualified). Implied pronouns are male but this is...

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon Notice "anyone" not "any male." "one woman man" is an idiom referring to character, not being married or male (Paul wasn't married nor did he have children and wasn't di

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon You sound like you are presuming your conclusion. If Paul is using an idiom to describe character (which is the case for all the other things Paul lists), then this isn't about being married or male. Paul wasn't marrie...

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon You sound like you are presuming your conclusion. If Paul is using an idiom to describe character (which is the case for all the other things Paul lists), then this isn'

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-04-30

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon Paul is using “one woman man” idiomatically to re

@LordFerguson09 @Dankrightanon Paul is using “one woman man” idiomatically to refer to marital faithfulness (character) and not being married or one’s gender. See below for some scholars who support a

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn Both 1Ti 3:1-7 and Tit 1:5-9 are listing the same requirements which are based on character and proven faithfulness. Paul doesn’t use male pronouns or say “must not be a female” but “women likewise” (1Ti 3:11). The verse many str...

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn Both 1Ti 3:1-7 and Tit 1:5-9 are listing the same requirements which are based on character and proven faithfulness. Paul doesn’t use male pronouns or say “must not be a female” b

Tit 1:5-9 1Ti 3:1-7 1Ti 3:11 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-12

@cjhormes @Eric_Conn The same place as a man’s because they are not specific. They are referring to character and godliness and ability. The “one woman man” in 1Ti 3:2 doesn’t mean must not be a woman any more than must be married else Paul is disqua...

@cjhormes @Eric_Conn The same place as a man’s because they are not specific. They are referring to character and godliness and ability. The “one woman man” in 1Ti 3:2 doesn’t mean must not be a woman

1Ti 3:2 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-11

@theOutlawJW1 @Eric_Conn Qualifications are related to godliness and character,

@theOutlawJW1 @Eric_Conn Qualifications are related to godliness and character, not things that you cannot change like whether you are male or female, Jewish or Gentile, slave or free, etc. Further,

1Ti 3:2 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-24

@ymmotrojam @PaulaYScanlan Since you feel compelled to state that my view is a doctrine of demons—a view that frees women to serve without restrictions beyond character qualifications and ability—perhaps you should familiarize yourself with what char...

@ymmotrojam @PaulaYScanlan Since you feel compelled to state that my view is a doctrine of demons—a view that frees women to serve without restrictions beyond character qualifications and ability—perh

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-19

@_TheWildPursuit @smashbaals I’m not passive; I’m masculine. I have courage too

@_TheWildPursuit @smashbaals I’m not passive; I’m masculine. I have courage too (which, BTW, isn’t only a characteristic of males). Supporting qualified and godly women in leadership and not forbiddi

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-03

Your view assumes gender is the key difference, but Paul’s focus is on character

Your view assumes gender is the key difference, but Paul’s focus is on character qualifications, not a categorical distinction. ‘Likewise’ strengthens inclusion, connecting women to deacons and mainta

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

Scripture calls us to judge leaders by their character, not their gender. Women

Scripture calls us to judge leaders by their character, not their gender. Women are clearly among those who have been gifted by God and called to lead and not excluded based on their gender. Let's not

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

Paul’s focus in 1Ti 3:2 is on character, developed by anyone regardless of immut

Paul’s focus in 1Ti 3:2 is on character, developed by anyone regardless of immutable characteristics⎯leaders being faithful and above reproach. The cultural idiom "a one-woman man" reflects this. It’s

1Ti 3:2 general
Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

In the Greek text, τις (meaning "anyone/someone") is used generically in 1Ti 3:1

In the Greek text, τις (meaning "anyone/someone") is used generically in 1Ti 3:1: "If anyone aspires to the office of overseer..." This absence of gender-specific pronouns supports the idea that Paul

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-01-02

Paul’s main concern is the moral character of leaders. The phrase addresses mono

Paul’s main concern is the moral character of leaders. The phrase addresses monogamy and faithfulness to one’s spouse. It does not exclude women but ensures that leaders are above reproach in their re

1Ti 3:1 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-27

@BigRedBetz @CharisHoll84971 @Peacemaker811 @harmonizedgrace The Bible teaches us to believe and act on future promises which have yet to be fulfilled based on the past fulfilled promises and God’s proven character. Faith is an internal thing (and t...

@BigRedBetz @CharisHoll84971 @Peacemaker811 @harmonizedgrace The Bible teaches us to believe and act on future promises which have yet to be fulfilled based on the past fulfilled promises and God’s pr

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-18

@BretArrigo @sher_qw @mtnhousewife @Matthew56193629 Bravery is not a male only c

@BretArrigo @sher_qw @mtnhousewife @Matthew56193629 Bravery is not a male only characteristic. Ever heard of momma bear? Yes, the husband—the stronger one—is best suited to physical defence. But tha

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-16

@MaineMinistry To continue this thread, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Would you have a problem if everyone who attended your church was elder material or taught classes or led Bible studies? What right do you have to hold someone back if they are...

@MaineMinistry To continue this thread, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Would you have a problem if everyone who attended your church was elder material or taught classes or led Bible studies? What

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-15

@Daniel2Pilgrim @RebelReformers @MikeWingerii It’s a different role, yes, which is why the character requirements are clear. Preventing someone because of an immutable characteristic is not in the text. There is no “must not be a female.” Faithful if...

@Daniel2Pilgrim @RebelReformers @MikeWingerii It’s a different role, yes, which is why the character requirements are clear. Preventing someone because of an immutable characteristic is not in the tex

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-25

@thomas1sams @MikeWingerii I think we still struggle with the same problems. But

@thomas1sams @MikeWingerii I think we still struggle with the same problems. But the issue I have with how this is characterized is that this is somehow proof that women cannot co-lead their families

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-14

@Methodios007 We have elders. As I said, it is clear from Paul's writings that b

@Methodios007 We have elders. As I said, it is clear from Paul's writings that bishop and elder are used interchangeably. It doesn't really matter what you call them. What matters is their qualificati

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-14

@Methodios007 The Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), which literally means "elder" is used to denote someone recognized with wisdom and the ability to lead and teach and with godly character. The term for overseer is ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos) which t...

@Methodios007 The Greek word πρεσβύτερος (presbyteros), which literally means "elder" is used to denote someone recognized with wisdom and the ability to lead and teach and with godly character. The

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-10-06

@robertbrln @ClintHumfrey I think @ClintHumfrey is ok with women teaching just not holding office of elder. But if they can teach and correct (and have the requisite character and gifting) why can’t they lead? He even thinks they can be deacons who ...

@robertbrln @ClintHumfrey I think @ClintHumfrey is ok with women teaching just not holding office of elder. But if they can teach and correct (and have the requisite character and gifting) why can’t t

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-24

@FitoPadillaVera Thanks for interacting with my breakdown of Josh’s message and your characterization of my approach. Being open to dialogue is great! I recognize complementarians want to Biblical. Yes, I could switch to Gal 3:26-28, but I think we...

@FitoPadillaVera Thanks for interacting with my breakdown of Josh’s message and your characterization of my approach. Being open to dialogue is great! I recognize complementarians want to Biblical.

Gal 3:26-28 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-23

@howertonjosh Josh continues… “Ladies, you have a higher calling than neck. Prov 12:4, a wife of Nobel character is not his neck but his crown. …You will either be the crown on his head or you will be the cancer in his bones.” [32:33] He is not wron...

@howertonjosh Josh continues… “Ladies, you have a higher calling than neck. Prov 12:4, a wife of Nobel character is not his neck but his crown. …You will either be the crown on his head or you will be

Prov 12:4 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-08-05

@JohnMoo26668690 @smashbaals @danielsilliman Refusing someone because of their ethnic origin, their socioeconomic status or whether they are male or female should have no place in the church. It should be based on gifting, character, truth, etc. You...

@JohnMoo26668690 @smashbaals @danielsilliman Refusing someone because of their ethnic origin, their socioeconomic status or whether they are male or female should have no place in the church. It shoul

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-31

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii Yes, not everyone is an elder. Gifting and proven

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii Yes, not everyone is an elder. Gifting and proven character are both imperative. Sorry if I misled you to think otherwise. But if the same thing was said by an elder or b

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-19

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii That is a mischaracterization of Terran’s point. His point was not about Paul’s love of Wis Sol but that Paul was familiar with a variety of sources which suggests his familiarity with the use of the noun as murderers. T...

@ravensfoodblog @MikeWingerii That is a mischaracterization of Terran’s point. His point was not about Paul’s love of Wis Sol but that Paul was familiar with a variety of sources which suggests his fa

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-07

@avyargo Actually, I rarely go to 'who wrote Hebrews' as I spend most of my time explaining Ge1-3, 1Co 14:34-36, 1Co 11:1-16, 1Ti 2-3, Tit 1, Eph 5, etc. You are mischaracterizing how we got there. Did you forget this? And then I responded with the...

@avyargo Actually, I rarely go to 'who wrote Hebrews' as I spend most of my time explaining Ge1-3, 1Co 14:34-36, 1Co 11:1-16, 1Ti 2-3, Tit 1, Eph 5, etc. You are mischaracterizing how we got there. D

1Co 11:1-16 1Co 14:34-36 question
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-06

@Spenc59045Jason I don’t know much about Zahnd but I will look into whether Mike

@Spenc59045Jason I don’t know much about Zahnd but I will look into whether Mike misrepresents people he says to avoid. If he gets egalitarians so wrong and advocates for division in egalitarian churc

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-05

@Wbtesq @MikeWingerii No, I’m not joking. And no, not all Christian men think that women should not be allowed to teach or pastor if they have the gifting and character qualifications. And definitely not all Christians think it is a sin for a female ...

@Wbtesq @MikeWingerii No, I’m not joking. And no, not all Christian men think that women should not be allowed to teach or pastor if they have the gifting and character qualifications. And definitely

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-04

@Spenc59045Jason @JoeAdrian256 @MikeWingerii Just want to chime and say that although I am challenging Mike on his characterization of egalitarians and call for them to repent and his general handling of this topic, I don’t agree that “he doesn’t kno...

@Spenc59045Jason @JoeAdrian256 @MikeWingerii Just want to chime and say that although I am challenging Mike on his characterization of egalitarians and call for them to repent and his general handling

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Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-02

@mikeproverbs10 @JoanBandy @patriot49029471 @smashbaals Not only were women not

@mikeproverbs10 @JoanBandy @patriot49029471 @smashbaals Not only were women not to be priests but only one tribe out of 12. This passage in Timothy qualifies overseers based on character. https://t.c

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