Paul's Contradiction on Women
1 Timothy 2:12 (Paul writing): "I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet."
Then in other places, Paul seems to allow women to prophesy or lead (like in Romans 16) — yet still contradicts himself. This confusion did not come from Yeshua.
Yeshua Had Female Disciples and Gave Them a Voice
Luke 8:1–3 — Women Followers
Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and "many others" followed Him and supported His ministry. These women were not silent observers—they were active participants in spreading the Gospel.
John 4 — The Samaritan Woman
Yeshua teaches a woman, gives her deep spiritual truth, and she becomes a messenger to her village.
A woman's testimony brought an entire village to faith!
Mary Magdalene — First Witness of the Resurrection
Yeshua chose a woman to be the first to see Him after rising from the dead. He told her:
That's teaching! The most important message in human history was first entrusted to a woman.
The Truth
Paul's teachings reflect Greek-Roman culture, not Hebrew truth. Yeshua gave honor, voice, and spiritual authority to women. The early followers of Yeshua included women as disciples, leaders, and messengers of the Word.
Let's return to the real Gospel where YHWH calls both men and women to serve.