Women Teachers

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:

And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.

She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants. …

Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.

In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,

They have seen Your procession, O God—the march of my God and King into the sanctuary. …

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.

In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.