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1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11:16

Roles in Worship · 1 Corinthians 11:1–16
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Translations

Modern
If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.
Traditional
But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.
Literal
Now if anyone thinks to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor do the churches of God.
Latin
Si quis autem videtur contentiosus esse: nos talem consuetudinem non habemus, neque ecclesia Dei.

Original

Greek
English
If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.

Notes

1 Corinthians 11:16

  • If anyone is inclined to dispute this: Some members of the diverse Corinthian church disagreed with Paul.

  • Paul’s final point is that wearing a head covering was a long-standing church custom. Most modern interpreters believe this custom was based on culture.

1 Corinthians 11:3–16

Paul discusses a woman's use of a head covering. He argues that women who pray or prophesy in public should wear a veil. This is to dress modestly and appropriately during worship (compare 1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Peter 3:3). Some in Corinth were not wearing head coverings, citing freedom in Christ. Paul supports the custom based on social traditions, the Genesis creation story, and the presence of angels.

Glossary

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Topics

Covering of Heads Divisions are Contrary to The: Spirit of the Church Strife: General Scriptures Concerning