[1] I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a SERVANT of the church which is at Cenchrea: [2] That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a SUCCOURER of many, and of myself also. [3] Greet Priscilla and Aquila my HELPERS in Christ Jesus: [4] Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
The Greek word translated as "servant" is "diakonos" or "deaconess" in English. Ordained deaconesses in The Church of Jesus Christ (WHQ: Monongahela, Pennsylvania) are also tremendous "helpers" and "succourers" to the male-only Priesthood of the above mentioned Church.
That is why we have ordained deaconesses - a Biblically sound doctrine.
Romans 16:
ReplyDelete[1] I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a SERVANT of the church which is at Cenchrea:
[2] That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a SUCCOURER of many, and of myself also.
[3] Greet Priscilla and Aquila my HELPERS in Christ Jesus:
[4] Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
The Greek word translated as "servant" is "diakonos" or "deaconess" in English. Ordained deaconesses in The Church of Jesus Christ (WHQ: Monongahela, Pennsylvania) are also tremendous "helpers" and "succourers" to the male-only Priesthood of the above mentioned Church.
That is why we have ordained deaconesses - a Biblically sound doctrine.