Ephesus was known for its temple to Artemis, and women were the authorities in that branch of paganism—therefore, the theory goes, Paul was only reacting against the female-led customs of the Ephesian idolaters, and the church needed to be different.
Ang lungsod ng Efeso ay nakilala dahil sa templo ni Artemis, isang babaeng diyus-diyusan ng mga Griyego.