1 Corinthians 11:13

Judge for yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God unveiled?

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In The King James Version

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

In Context

12For just as woman came into existence from man, so also does man exist through woman. But all things are from God.

14Does not even nature herself teach you that, indeed, if a man grows his hair long, it is a disgrace for him?

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Cross References

Luke 12:57And why do you not, even among yourselves, judge what is just?

1 Corinthians 10:15Since I am speaking to those who are prudent, judge what I say for yourselves.

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 →

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