There are popular notions that Paul was a chauvinist. I am of the opinion these are not biblical notions but cultural. Here we have evidence that Paul commended women for their role in the early church. We have to be careful with cultural issues that are different from today. This is the same Paul who said there is neither "male or female" but all one in Christ. Here is the passage of Paul's appreciation of women in ministry...
"I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me. Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you."
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