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People ask all kinds of questions about what women can and cannot do according to the Bible. In this new article, I look at what the Bible says about a woman keeping her maiden name when she marries. margmowczko.com/zelophehad-b...

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Bible Men who Took their Wife's Family Name - Marg Mowczko

What does the Bible say about a woman keeping her maiden name?

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Bible Men who Took their Wife's Family Name - Marg Mowczko

What does the Bible say about a woman keeping her maiden name?

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thecla, whose exploits are recorded in the apocryphal Acts of Paul, is commemorated on September 23 in the Roman Catholic Church and on September 24 in the Orthodox Church. margmowczko.com/judith-thecl...

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3 Legendary Ladies: Judith, Thecla, and Catherine of Alexandria - Marg Mowczko

Judith, Thecla, and Catherine of Alexandria are legendary heroines whose stories of conviction and courage are part of our heritage.

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Orthodox Barbie @orthodox-barbie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

From the Orthodox Barbie archives: “Some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world are in fact women and girls who live in patriarchal societies where they are dependent on men. What are Christian men ... doing to help these poor women and girls who really are in need of protection? /1

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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3 Legendary Ladies: Judith, Thecla, and Catherine of Alexandria - Marg Mowczko

Judith, Thecla, and Catherine of Alexandria are legendary heroines whose stories of conviction and courage are part of our heritage.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Matt. 20:1–16, where Jesus tells the parable of a landowner who hires labourers to work in his vineyard, is a lectionary reading this Sunday. This parable is designed to show us something about Jesus and his kingdom. One message is that equality is a kingdom concept. margmowczko.com/go-and-work-...

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"Go and work in my vineyard" (Matthew 20:1–16) - Marg Mowczko

In Matthew 20:1–16 Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard workers and points out that there is equality in his kingdom.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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"Go and work in my vineyard" (Matthew 20:1–16) - Marg Mowczko

In Matthew 20:1–16 Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard workers and points out that there is equality in his kingdom.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I’ve seen people use the “only men wrote the Bible” idea to restrict the ministry of women too often. It was time to address this contrived argument. margmowczko.com/bible-writte...

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Was the Bible Written Only by Men? - Marg Mowczko

In this very short post, I briefly discuss the idea that the Bible was written by men only and what this means for women.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I’ve seen people use the “only men wrote the Bible” idea to restrict the ministry of women too often. It was time to address this contrived argument. margmowczko.com/bible-writte...

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Was the Bible Written Only by Men? - Marg Mowczko

In this very short post, I briefly discuss the idea that the Bible was written by men only and what this means for women.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Nijay Gupta has observed that on the basis of the account in Acts, there was no one more qualified to serve as an overseer in Philippi than Lydia. In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Lydia has been given the title “Equal to the Apostles.” I've written about Lydia here. margmowczko.com/lydia-of-thy...

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Lydia of Thyatira: The founding member of the Philippian Church - Marg Mowczko

Lydia of Thyatira (Acts 16), and other women like her, were vital and strategic players at the forefront of the expanding Christian mission.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here are 30 Bible passages that refer to women leading, being resourceful, and using their initiative. They all mention a woman, or women, who had a significantly influential and beneficial role in the community of God’s people. margmowczko.com/bible-verses...

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30 Bible Verses on Women Leading - Marg Mowczko

Here are 30 of my favourite Bible verses that show women leading, teaching, prophesying, and positively influencing their communities.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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30 Bible Verses on Women Leading - Marg Mowczko

Here are 30 of my favourite Bible verses that show women leading, teaching, prophesying, and positively influencing their communities.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

When theology was under attack in the early church, choirs of women in Syria promoted sound theology with their songs. I especially love the story of a woman named Publia who fearlessly led such a choir. I've written about the Syrian choirs and Publia here: margmowczko.com/publia-deaco...

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Publia and her Plucky Choir of Virgins (AD 360s)

I quote a story from Theodoret of Cyrrhus's Church History about Publia, a daring deaconess who lived in Antioch in the 360s, and her choir.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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Publia and her Plucky Choir of Virgins (AD 360s)

I quote a story from Theodoret of Cyrrhus's Church History about Publia, a daring deaconess who lived in Antioch in the 360s, and her choir.

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Orthodox Barbie @orthodox-barbie.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

“In 1 Timothy 5:11-15, Paul addresses the issue of young single women in the church at Ephesus who were shunning marriage ... Some of these young single women had too much time on their hands and were visiting households and “saying things they shouldn’t” ... /1

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Each of the verses where Paul uses the word "head" in Ephesians says astonishing and profound things about our relationship with Jesus Christ. Paul's Christology is breathtaking! margmowczko.com/head-body-in...

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Paul's Use of Kephalē ("Head") in Ephesians - Marg Mowczko

There's a consistent theme in how Paul used the word "head" in Ephesians. He used it 3X in head-body imagery signifying fullness, unity, etc.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Here are 10 factors, or keys, that I try to keep in mind when explaining what “head” means in Ephesians and 1 Corinthians. margmowczko.com/head-ephesia...

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10 Keys to Understanding "Head" in Ephesians and 1 Corinthians - Marg Mowczko

Here are 10 factors or keys that I keep in mind when explaining what "head" means in Ephesians and 1 Corinthians.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

In English, the word “head” has MANY meanings apart from its literal sense. The same is true for the Greek word for "head." But unlike English, the Greek word for "head" didn't usually mean "leader" in ancient texts, including the New Testament. More on this here. margmowczko.com/head-kephale...

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4 Reasons "Head" does not Mean "Leader" in 1 Cor. 11:3

The Greek word for "head" rarely, if ever, meant “leader" in Paul's time.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

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4 Reasons "Head" does not Mean "Leader" in 1 Cor. 11:3

The Greek word for "head" rarely, if ever, meant “leader" in Paul's time.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Ephesian Widows (Part 5) Paul wanted the single women in Ephesus to be cared for by female patrons. The church would care for real widows who had no family.

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The Ephesian Widows (Part 5)

Paul wanted the single women in Ephesus to be cared for by female patrons. The church would care for real widows who had no family.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Ephesian Widows (Part 5) Paul wanted the single women in Ephesus to be cared for by female patrons. The church would care for real widows who had no family.

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The Ephesian Widows (Part 5)

Paul wanted the single women in Ephesus to be cared for by female patrons. The church would care for real widows who had no family.

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Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Video of the hide and seek with the sacrificial lambs..I meant valued members of WH staff and press pool

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"... often Paul generically referred to leaders as 'coworkers' or 'fellow labourers,' and he preferred to talk about leaders in terms of their activities rather than bequeathed titles." Nijay Gupta, Tell Her Story," 81. I look more at Paul's language for leaders here: margmowczko.com/paul-romans-...

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Partnering Together: Paul's Female Coworkers - Marg Mowczko

The apostle Paul welcomed women as fellow ministers.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Partnering Together: Paul's Female Coworkers - Marg Mowczko

The apostle Paul welcomed women as fellow ministers.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This short post from my archives looks at how the Hebrew word kenegdo (used in Gen. 2:18 & 20 for the creation of Eve) is translated in a respected Afrikaans version of the Bible. I wish other translations would follow their lead. margmowczko.com/kenegdo-equa...

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Kenegdo = Equal to Him (Genesis 2:18 & 20) - Marg Mowczko

This brief post looks at the way the Hebrew word kenegdo (in Gen 2:18 and 20) is translated in a respected Afrikaans version of the Bible.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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Kenegdo = Equal to Him (Genesis 2:18 & 20) - Marg Mowczko

This brief post looks at the way the Hebrew word kenegdo (in Gen 2:18 and 20) is translated in a respected Afrikaans version of the Bible.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The Ephesian Widows (Part 4) What were the younger widows in Ephesus doing that was so problematic? And were these women really widows?

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The Ephesian Widows (Part 4)

What were the younger widows in Ephesus doing that was so problematic? And were these women really widows?

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Were the Young Ephesian widows gossiping? Were the idle women in Ephesus gossiping? What was problematic about their speech? I've looked at what the Greek word phlyaroi means.

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Were the Young Ephesian widows gossiping?

Were the idle women in Ephesus gossiping? What was problematic about their speech? I've looked at what the Greek word phlyaroi means.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In this article from my archives, I explain why the inclusive sense of "noteworthy AMONG the apostles" matches the inclusive sense of the other statements in Romans 16:7 better than "noteworthy TO the apostles." margmowczko.com/is-junia-wel...

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Was Junia well known 'to' the apostles? - Marg Mowczko

Were Andronicus and Junia "outstanding/ notable among the apostles" (KJV, NIV) or "well known to the apostles" (ESV, NET)?

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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Was Junia well known 'to' the apostles? - Marg Mowczko

Were Andronicus and Junia "outstanding/ notable among the apostles" (KJV, NIV) or "well known to the apostles" (ESV, NET)?

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

In this article from my archives, I quote from every surviving reference to Junia made by early and medieval Christian scholars that I could find and that dates before the 1200s. margmowczko.com/junias-junia... Andronicus and Junia were an esteemed male-female ministry pair.

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Junias and Junia in Early Commentaries of Romans 16:7 - Marg Mowczko

Here are over a dozen early and medieval scholars who took Junia's name to be feminine.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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Junias and Junia in Early Commentaries of Romans 16:7 - Marg Mowczko

Here are over a dozen early and medieval scholars who took Junia's name to be feminine.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Verses from Matthew 11 are on the lectionary this Sunday, July 5th. This includes Jesus's famous words, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me ..." I've looked at the words here. margmowczko.com/come-to-me/

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"Come to Me" – A Commentary on Matthew 11:28–30 - Marg Mowczko

A short reflection, commentary, on Matthew 11:28–30 about taking on Jesus's yoke and finding spiritual rest and refreshment.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Notes on 1 Timothy 2:11-15 in the KJV I give some pros and cons of 1 Timothy 2:11-15 (including the phrase, "I suffer not a woman to teach") in the King James Bible.

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Notes on 1 Timothy 2:11-15 in the KJV

I give some pros and cons of 1 Timothy 2:11-15 (including the phrase, "I suffer not a woman to teach") in the King James Bible.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

We are misinterpreting 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14 if we think Paul was silencing edifying speech and sound teaching from gifted women. We are reading too much into 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 if we think he was saying only men can be overseers, deacons, and elders. margmowczko.com/tag/pauls-th...

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Paul's Theology of Ministry Archives - Marg Mowczko

Paul's theology of ministry was, You have a gift; use it to build up others in the Lord.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

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Paul's Theology of Ministry Archives - Marg Mowczko

Paul's theology of ministry was, You have a gift; use it to build up others in the Lord.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Genesis 18:1-15 and 21:1-7 is a lectionary reading for this Sunday (June 14th). These passages are about the promise of a son for Abraham and Sarah. In this article I show that negative views of Sarah's faith are unwarranted. margmowczko.com/sarahs-and-a...

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Sarah's Faltering Faith? - Marg Mowczko

For some, Abraham is regarded as pillar of faith, whereas Sarah is regarded as a weak trouble-maker. Here’s why this assessment isn’t fair.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Men who use the expression “weaker vessel” to demean and dishonour women are doing the very opposite of what Peter wanted. I look at the use of "weaker vessel" in 1 Peter 3 here. margmowczko.com/weaker-vesse...

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What does "weaker vessel" mean in 1 Peter 3:7? - Marg Mowczko

What did Peter mean when he said a woman is a "weaker vessel"?

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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What does "weaker vessel" mean in 1 Peter 3:7? - Marg Mowczko

What did Peter mean when he said a woman is a "weaker vessel"?

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Melania the Elder, who died in 410, was hugely influential in shaping the church’s doctrine and practices. She is commemorated in some churches on June 8th. margmowczko.com/melania-the-...

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Melania the Elder's Powerful Influence on Early Christianity - Marg Mowczko

Melania the Elder was a powerful woman who shaped Christianity in the late 300s until her death in 410.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Orthodox Church commemorates Mary and Martha of Bethany on June 4. I look at the background of these women, their age, marital status, level of wealth, and their ministry. margmowczko.com/martha-mary-...

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Mary, Martha and Lazarus of Bethany - Marg Mowczko

What is the background of these women, their age, marital status, wealth?

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

1 Timothy 2:12 is the only Bible verse that restricts a woman from teaching. For this and other reasons, especially the immediate context of 1 Timothy 2:12, it's unwise to use this verse to ban all women for all time from any teaching ministry. I explain why here. margmowczko.com/1-timothy-21...

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Why 1 Timothy 2:12 shouldn't be used to ban women ministers - Marg Mowczko

1 Timothy 2:12 is the only Bible verse that places a restriction on a woman teaching.

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I was honoured to contribute to this excellent resource. kyrianetwork.com/thinkagain/ My article and interview are about what the apostle Paul really thought about women ministers.

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Think Again - Kyria

Taking another look at biblical texts and traditions relating to women and leadership. Think Again is a series illuminating some of the most contentious and misunderstood passages from Genesis to Reve...

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Marg Mowczko @margmowczko.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Ooh! I just saw that Dr Elaine Storkey, someone who I greatly admire, says nice things about me and quotes me in this article about "Titus 2 Women." www.womanalive.co.uk/is-titus-2-m...

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Is Titus 2 meant as a blueprint for biblical womanhood?

Elaine Storkey unpacks the passage to show what it does - and doesn't - mean

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Orthodox Barbie @orthodox-barbie.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“The authority to minister comes from God. It is an authorisation to engage in a certain ministry on his behalf. Hopefully, the church recognises the gifting and calling from God in individuals, and allows, endorses, and encourages the ministry of these people. /1

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