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1 Corinthians 11:3

But I wish you to know, that Christ is the head of every man; and the man is the head of the woman, and God is the head of Christ.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2But I praise you because you remember me in all things, and hold fast the commandments, as I delivered them unto you.

4Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.

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Cross References

John 3:34For whom God sent speaketh the words of God: for He does not give His spirit by measure.

John 14:28You heard that I said to you, I go away, and I come to you. If you love me with divine love, you would rejoice, because I go to my Father: because the Father is greater than I.

1 Corinthians 3:23All things are yours; and ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.

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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