Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Because of this the woman ought to have authority over her head, because of the heavenly agents.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.
King James Version
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
Holman Bible
This is why a woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.
International Standard Version
This is why a woman should have authority over her own head: because of the angels.
American Standard Version
for this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.
Amplified
Therefore the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head,
An Understandable Version
This [i.e., the order of creation] is the reason that the woman should have [a symbol of] authority on her [physical] head [i.e., hair or a shawl to indicate subjection to her husband], and because of the angels. [Note: This difficult phrase probably means that angels, who observe the activities of Christian assemblies, are pleased when they see things being done in their proper order].
Anderson New Testament
For this reason ought the woman to have a token of subjection on her head, on account of the angels.
Bible in Basic English
For this reason it is right for the woman to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.
Common New Testament
Therefore the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.
Daniel Mace New Testament
therefore the woman ought to be veil'd, out of regard to the angels.
Darby Translation
Therefore ought the woman to have authority on her head, on account of the angels.
Godbey New Testament
Therefore the woman ought to have authority on her head, on account of the angels.
Goodspeed New Testament
That is why she ought to wear upon her head something to symbolize her subjection, out of respect to the angels, if to nobody else.
John Wesley New Testament
For this cause also the woman ought to have a veil upon her head, because of the angels.
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore the woman ought to have power upon the head for the angels.
King James 2000
For this cause ought the woman to have authority on her head because of the angels.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because of this, the woman ought to have [a symbol of] authority on her head, on account of the angels.
Modern King James verseion
For this reason the woman ought to have authority on her head because of the angels.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head, for the angels' sakes.
Moffatt New Testament
Therefore, in view of the angels, woman must wear a symbol of subjection on her head.
Montgomery New Testament
For this reason the woman ought to have authority over her head, because of her guardian angels.
NET Bible
For this reason a woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.
New Heart English Bible
For this cause the woman ought to have authority on her head, because of the messengers.
Noyes New Testament
For this cause the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.
Sawyer New Testament
For this reason ought the woman to have a power [veil] on her head because of the angels.
The Emphasized Bible
For this cause, ought the woman to have, permission, upon her head, because of the messengers.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Therefore ought the woman to retain upon her head [this badge of authority], because of the angels [of the churches].
Twentieth Century New Testament
And, therefore, a woman ought to wear on her head a symbol of her subjection, because of the presence of the angels.
Webster
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head, because of the angels.
Weymouth New Testament
That is why a woman ought to have on her head a symbol of subjection, because of the angels.
Williams New Testament
This is why woman ought to wear upon her head a symbol of man's authority, especially out of respect to the angels.
World English Bible
For this cause the woman ought to have authority on her head, because of the angels.
Worrell New Testament
for this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head because of the angels.
Worsley New Testament
For this reason ought the woman to have power on her head, because of the angels.
Youngs Literal Translation
because of this the woman ought to have a token of authority upon the head, because of the messengers;
Themes
Head » Illustrative » (covered,) of subjection
Men » Men being the head of women
Veil or veil » Was worn » As a token of subjection
Topics
Interlinear
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Touto
Opheilo
References
American
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 11:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Concerning Head Coverings In Worship
9 For also man was not created for the woman, but woman for the man. 10 Because of this the woman ought to have authority over her head, because of the heavenly agents. 11 Nevertheless, neither is man independent of woman, nor woman independent of man, in Lord.
Cross References
Genesis 20:16
And to Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for thee a covering of the eyes to all who are with thee. And in regard to all thou are righted.
Genesis 24:64-65
And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she alighted from the camel.
Matthew 18:10
See that ye not disparage one of these little ones, for I say to you, that in the heavens their agents do always behold the face of my Father in the heavens.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth for service for the sake of those who are going to inherit salvation?
Ecclesiastes 5:6
Do not allow thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin, nor say thou before the [heavenly] agent, that is was an error. Why should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands?