1 Corinthians 11:5

New International Reader's Version

But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered brings shame on her head. It is the same as having her head shaved.

Cross References

Isaiah 47:2

Get millstones and grind some flour like a female slave. Take off your veil. Lift up your skirts. Make your legs bare. Wade through the streams.

Luke 2:36

There was also a prophet named Anna. She was the daughter of Penuel from the tribe of Asher. Anna was very old. After getting married, she lived with her husband seven years.

Acts 2:17

He said, “ ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Holy Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions. Your old men will have dreams.

Acts 21:9

He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

1 Corinthians 11:4

Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered brings shame on his head.

1 Corinthians 11:6

What if a woman does not cover her head? She might as well have her hair cut off. But it is shameful for her to cut her hair or shave her head. So she should cover her head.

1 Corinthians 14:34

Women should remain silent in church meetings. They are not allowed to speak. They must follow the lead of those who are in authority, as the law says.

Deuteronomy 21:12

Bring her home. Have her shave her head and cut her nails.