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
In The King James Version
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
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.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16And 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.”
Ecclesiastes 5:6Do 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?
Hebrews 1:14Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will 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 →