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Roles in Worship

1 Corinthians 11:10

In 9 translations

BSB
For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.Or have authority over
KJV
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
WEB
For this cause the woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels.
ASV
for this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.
LSV
because of this the woman ought to have [a token of] authority on the head, because of the messengers;
YLT
because of this the woman ought to have [a token of] authority upon the head, because of the messengers;
DBY
Therefore ought the woman to have authority on her head, on account of the angels.
DRC
Therefore ought the woman to have a power over her head, because of the angels.
GNV
Therefore ought the woman to haue power on her head, because of the Angels.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
διὰ τοῦτο ὀφείλει ἡ γυνὴ ἐξουσίαν ἔχειν ἐπὶ τῆς κεφαλῆς διὰ τοὺς ἀγγέλους.
RP2018
διὰ τοῦτο ὀφείλει ἡ γυνὴ ἐξουσίαν ἔχειν ἐπὶ τῆς κεφαλῆς διὰ τοὺς ἀγγέλους.
TR-Boyd
διὰ τοῦτο ὀφείλει ἡ γυνὴ ἐξουσίαν ἔχειν ἐπὶ τῆς κεφαλῆς διὰ τοὺς ἀγγέλους.
SCR1894
δια τουτο οφειλει η γυνη εξουσιαν εχειν επι της κεφαλης δια τους αγγελους

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Genesis 24:64–65And when Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac, she got down from her camel and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered…
  • Hebrews 1:14Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
  • 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.
  • 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.”
  • 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?

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