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1 Corinthians 11:2-4
International Children’s Bible
1 Corinthians 11:2-4
International Children’s Bible
Being Under Authority
2 I praise you because you remember me in everything. You follow closely the teachings that I gave you. 3 But I want you to understand this: The head of every man is Christ. And the head of a woman is the man.[a] And the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man who prophesies or prays with his head covered brings shame to his head.
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- 11:3 the man This could also mean “her husband.”
1 Corinthians 11:2-4
New International Version
1 Corinthians 11:2-4
New International Version
On Covering the Head in Worship
2 I praise you(A) for remembering me in everything(B) and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.(C) 3 But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ,(D) and the head of the woman is man,[a](E) and the head of Christ is God.(F) 4 Every man who prays or prophesies(G) with his head covered dishonors his head.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 11:3 Or of the wife is her husband
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