1 Corinthians 11:10

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“For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.”

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BSBPD

“For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“for this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“because of this the woman ought to have <FI>a token of<Fi> authority upon the head, because of the messengers;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 11:10 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 20:16And he said to Sarah, “See, I am giving your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is your vindication before all who are with you; you are completely cleared.”
  2. Genesis 24:64And when Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac, she got down from her camel
  3. Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
  4. Matthew 18:10See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
  5. Hebrews 1:14Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

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