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The practice of Rome and the Orthodox requiring some or all clergy to be celibate goes well beyond the teaching of the Bible.
Is the pastor a third office in addition to elder and deacon? Or is the pastor an elder who has the special task of teaching and preaching in addition to ruling?
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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.