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For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man;(A) for indeed man was not created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man.(B) 10 Therefore the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, [a]for the sake of the angels [so as not to offend them].

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  1. 1 Corinthians 11:10 This may be an indication that angels are present at gatherings of believers.

For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;(A) neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.(B) 10 It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own[a] head, because of the angels.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 11:10 Or have a sign of authority on her