1 Corinthians 11:10
Because of this the woman ought to have authority over her head, because of the heavenly agents.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
In Context
9For also man was not created for the woman, but woman for the man.
11Nevertheless, neither is man independent of woman, nor woman independent of man, in Lord.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for thee a covering of the eyes to all who are with thee. And in regard to all thou are righted.
Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not allow thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin, nor say thou before the [heavenly] agent, that is was an error. Why should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands?
Hebrews 1:14Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth for service for the sake of those who are going to inherit salvation?
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 11:2-17
Directions Concerning Attire; Female Subjection. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. 5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head… Read the whole commentary →