1 Corinthians 11:10
And, therefore, a woman ought to wear on her head a symbol of her subjection, because of the presence of the angels.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
In Context
9Besides, man was not created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man.
11Still, when in union with the Lord, woman is not independent of man, or man of woman;
Cross References
Genesis 20:16To Sarah he said, “I have given your ‘brother’ a thousand pieces of silver as compensation in the sight of everyone here, and you are vindicated in the eyes of all.”
Hebrews 1:14Are not all the angels spirits in the service of God, sent out to minister for the sake of those who are destined to obtain 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 →