For this cause the woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels.
Parallel translations
- KJV For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
- BSB For this reason a woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head, because of the angels.
- NKJV For this reason the woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.
- NASB Therefore the woman should have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.
- NLT For this reason, and because the angels are watching, a woman should wear a covering on her head to show she is under authority.
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- Gen 24:64–65Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she dismounted from the camel.
- Heb 1:14Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?
- Matt 18:10See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
- Gen 20:16To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for you a covering of the eyes to all that are with you. In front of all you are vindicated.”
- Eccl 5:6Don’t allow your mouth to lead you into sin. Don’t protest before the messenger that this was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?
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