Zachary Garris June 3, 2024 The Pastoral Epistles, Men and Women, Ecclesiology, Deacons Deacons’ Wives, Not Female Deacons (1 Timothy 3:11) Zachary Garris June 3, 2024 The Pastoral Epistles, Men and Women, Ecclesiology, Deacons Instead of v. 11 speaking of female deacons, the alternative explanation is that Paul has lesser requirements for women because they do not actually hold office.