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But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.
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A Blueprint for Divine Order
Paul begins his argument by establishing a principle of divine order: God is the head of Christ, Christ is the head of man, and man is the head of woman. Commentators explain this isn't about inherent value but about God-given roles and relationships designed for harmony. This hierarchy of authority and submission is the foundation for Paul's specific instructions on worship that follow.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But I would have you know. "I invite your attention particularly to the following considerations, to form a correct opinion on this subjec…
But I would have you know (θελω δε υμας ειδενα). But I wish you to know, censure in contrast to the praise in verse 2.
19th Century
Anglican
But I would have you know.—After the general commendation in the previous verse, the reproof for neglecting, or desiring …
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Baptist
Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed:
I suppose that in their assem…
Since Paul does not begin this section the way he did 7:1, 25 and later 12:1 (see introductory comment on 7:1–14:40), he is likely taking up the su…
16th Century
Protestant
But I would have you know. It is an old proverb: “Evil manners beget good laws.” As the rite discussed here had not been previously questi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I would have you to know Though they were mindful of him, and retained in memory many things he had declared amo…
Here begin details concerning public assemblies, 1 Corinthians chapter 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some ab…
13th Century
Catholic
Having addressed the practice of eating food offered to idols—a practice contrary to the Eucharist—the Apostle now instructs the believers about th…
