1 Corinthians 11:10 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹⁰ That is why a woman ought to have a veil on her head, because of the angels.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁰ For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁰ Therefore she should [be subject to his authority and should] have a covering on her head [as a token, a symbol, of her submission to authority, that she may show reverence as do] the angels [and not displease them].

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁰ for this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.

Common English Bible

¹⁰ Because of this a woman should have authority over her head, because of the angels.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁰ Therefore, a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the Angels.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁰ Therefore ought the woman to have a power over her head, because of the angels.

1 Corinthians 11:10 Cross References

Genesis 20:16

To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver; it is your vindication in the eyes of all who are with you; and before every one you are righted.”

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Let not your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

1 Corinthians 11:11

(Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman;

1 Corinthians 11:9

Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.)

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?