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For man is not from woman, but woman from man. For indeed man was not created for the sake of the woman, but woman for the sake[a] of the man. 10 For this reason, the woman ought to be having authority[b] on her head because of the angels[c].

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 11:9 That is, as his counterpart, as a mate suitable to him and completing the pair, Gen 2:18-24.
  2. 1 Corinthians 11:10 That is, a symbol of her mate’s authority over her in the God-given chain of relationships (v 3). Or, control over her head; that is, so as not to bring shame on herself and others.
  3. 1 Corinthians 11:10 Compare 4:9.

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