1 Corinthians 11:11

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Nevertheless, in [the fellowship of] the Lord, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.[See Gal. 3:28].

Cross References

Galatians 3:28

[In this relationship] there is to be no [distinction between] Jews or Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], slaves or free persons, men or women; for all of you are united into one [body] because of your relationship with Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 11:10

This [i.e., the order of creation] is the reason that the woman should have [a symbol of] authority on her [physical] head [i.e., hair or a shawl to indicate subjection to her husband], and because of the angels. [Note: This difficult phrase probably means that angels, who observe the activities of Christian assemblies, are pleased when they see things being done in their proper order].

1 Corinthians 11:12

For as the woman was created from man, so also the man is born from the woman. But everything comes from God.