1 Corinthians 11:10 · KJV
"For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels."
King James Version
What does 1 Corinthians 11:10 mean? →Passage Context
8For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.
9Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.
10For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels.
11Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.
12For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the role of authority in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to have power or authority in your own context?
3
When have you felt empowered or restricted by cultural norms?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on how cultural norms influence your understanding of authority in your faith. Seek to understand different perspectives.
community
Encourage discussions about the roles of men and women in your faith community to foster understanding.
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