Gender Hierarchy, Habakuk 2:4, did Paul write the Pastoral Epistles?
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October 19, 2025
Does the Bible teach gender hierarchy? What did Paul mean by quoting Habakkuk — “the righteous shall live by faith”? And did Paul actually write all the pastoral epistles?
Today on Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom and Mike answer your questions about gender, faith, and authorship in the New Testament. They unpack the Greek word for “submit” in Ephesians, showing how Paul emphasizes mutual submission in Christ, not domination. They then explore the rich meaning of Habakkuk 2:4, where “faith” can point both to God’s faithfulness and human trust. Finally, they address the debate over the pastoral epistles — stylistic differences, possible editorial hands, and why these letters still matter for the church today.
00:00 – Intro
02:06 – Does the Bible endorse gender hierarchy? What does “submit” really mean?
09:09 – Habakkuk 2:4 – does “his faith” refer to the believer’s faith or the faithfulness of Jesus?
18:34 – Which parts of the Bible did Paul write? Did Paul write the Pastoral Epistles?
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HabakkukHabakkuk 2Habakkuk 2:4
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