In Romans 16:1, Phoebe is called a “deacon” (or “servant”) in the church and is highly commended by Paul. But, as with Priscilla, there is nothing in Scripture to indicate that Phoebe was a pastor or a teacher of men in the church. “Able to teach” is given as a qualification for elders, but not for deacons (1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:6–9).
Ang kakayahang magturo ay kwalipikasyon sa mga mas nakakatanda, pero hindi sa mga diakonesa o lingkod na babae sa Iglesya (1 Timoteo 3: 1-13; Titus 1: 6-9). Ang mga nakatatanda/obispo/ at mga diakono sa Iglesya ay inilalarawan bilang asawang lalaki ng nag-iisang babae, Isang taong iginagalang at sinusunod ng mga anak, at lalaking karapat-dapat igalang.