1 Corinthians 11:10 - The Scriptures 1998

¹⁰ Because of this the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the messengers.

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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.

1 Corinthians 11:10 Cross References

Genesis 20:16

And to Sarah he said, “See, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. See, it is to you a covering of eyes before all who are with you and before all others, and you are cleared before everyone.”

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not allow your mouth to cause your flesh to sin, nor say before the messenger of Elohim that it was a mistake. Why should Elohim be wroth 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 say to you that in the heavens their messengers always see the face of My Father who is in the heavens.

1 Corinthians 11:11

However, man is not independent of woman, nor woman independent of man, in the Master.

1 Corinthians 11:9

For man also was not created for the woman, but woman for the man.

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all serving spirits sent out to attend those who are about to inherit deliverance?