Parallel Verses
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.
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.
A Conservative Version
Because of this the woman ought to have authority over her head, because of the heavenly agents.
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].
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
Dia
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 Besides, man was not created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man. 10 And, therefore, a woman ought to wear on her head a symbol of her subjection, because of the presence of the angels. 11 Still, when in union with the Lord, woman is not independent of man, or man of woman;
Cross References
Matthew 18:10
Beware of despising one of these lowly ones, for in Heaven, I tell you, their angels always see the face of my Father who is in Heaven.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not all the angels spirits in the service of God, sent out to minister for the sake of those who are destined to obtain Salvation?