He that doubteth is damned.... For whatever is not of faith is sin. 14:23
He that doubteth is damned.... For whatever is not of faith is sin. 14:23
The Revised Standard Version calls Phoebe a "deaconess", which would make would make her a church leader. If the RSV translation is correct, this verse contradicts the requirement that women not be permitted to teach and that they must be silent in church. (1 Cor.14:34-35, 1 Tim.2:11-12).
