Exposition of I Timothy 3:1-7 (1)

Paul had spoken in the foregoing Chapter concerning a certain aspect of the proper conducting of the affairs of Christ in the Church; he spoke both of the prayers of the saints in general, and who was to offer these in the church. He also, as we have noticed, pointed out the proper conduct of women in their dress and appearance, as well as their deepest attitude toward their husbands and toward men in the church. We noticed that, although in Christ man and wife are equals in the faith, each has...