1 Corinthians 11:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But any woman who prays or prophesies without something on her head brings shame to her head. In fact, she may as well shave her head.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:2

Start grinding grain! Take off your veil. Strip off your fine clothes and cross over rivers.

Luke 2:36

The prophet Anna was also there in the temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. In her youth she had been married for seven years, but her husband had died.

Acts 2:17

“When the last days come, I will give my Spirit to everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams.

Acts 21:9

and he had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

1 Corinthians 11:4

This means that any man who prays or prophesies with something on his head brings shame to his head.

1 Corinthians 11:6

A woman should wear something on her head. It is a disgrace for a woman to shave her head or cut her hair. But if she refuses to wear something on her head, let her cut off her hair.

1 Corinthians 14:34

the women must not be allowed to speak. They must keep quiet and listen, as the Law of Moses teaches.