Zachary Garris June 3, 2024 The Pastoral Epistles, Men and Women, Ecclesiology Deacons’ Wives, Not Female Deacons (1 Timothy 3:11) Zachary Garris June 3, 2024 The Pastoral Epistles, Men and Women, Ecclesiology 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.