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for this cause ought the woman to have [a sign of] authority on her head, because of the angels.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Ought (οφειλε). Moral obligation therefore (δια τουτο, rests on woman in the matter of dress that does not (ουκ οφειλε in verse 7)…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For this cause, etc. There is scarcely any pa age in the Scriptures which has more exercised the ingenuity of commentators than this verse…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head.—The two clauses that make up this verse are, p…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

To another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits;<…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The woman has a certain authority in that by having her head properly covered in worship, she shows respect for God’s ministering angels who are in…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For this cause ought the woman to have power. From that authority, he draws an argument in favor of outward decorum. “She is subject,” he …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head ,
&c.] The generality of interpreters, by power, understand…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here begin details concerning public a emblies, 1 Corinthians chapter 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some abu…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having stated that the woman is the glory of man, the Apostle now prepares to prove it. Regarding this, he does three things: first, he presents th…

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