1 Corinthians 11:10 “For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head,…”

1 Corinthians 11:10

For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.

World English Bible

For this cause the woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels.

American Standard Version

for this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore ought the woman to haue power on her head, because of the Angels.

Darby Translation

Therefore ought the woman to have authority on her head, on account of the angels.

Young's Literal Translation

because of this the woman ought to have [a token of] authority upon the head, because of the messengers;

Bible in Basic English

For this reason it is right for the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.

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Cross references

“power”

Genesis 20:16 Genesis 24:64 Genesis 24:65

Genesis 20:16 · BSB

And he said to Sarah, “See, I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is your vindication before all who are with you; you are completely cleared.”

Genesis 24:64 · BSB

And when Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac, she got down from her camel

Genesis 24:65 · BSB

and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself.

“because”

Hebrews 1:14 Matthew 18:10 Ecclesiastes 5:6

Hebrews 1:14 · BSB

Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Matthew 18:10 · BSB

See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Ecclesiastes 5:6 · BSB

Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

11In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.

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