1 Corinthians 11:10
For this reason it is right for the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
In Context
9And the man was not made for the woman, but the woman for the man.
11But the woman is not separate from the man, and the man is not separate from the woman in the Lord.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16And he said to Sarah, See, I have given to your brother a thousand bits of silver so that your wrong may be put right; now your honour is clear in the eyes of all.
Ecclesiastes 5:6\5:7\Because much talk comes from dreams and things of no purpose. But let the fear of God be in you.
Hebrews 1:14Are they not all helping spirits, who are sent out as servants to those whose heritage will be 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 →