3 But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man,[1] and the head of Christ is God.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 11:3

King James Version

3 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.

English Standard Version

3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wifeGreek gune. This term may refer to a woman or a wife, depending on the context is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.

The Message

3 In a marriage relationship, there is authority from Christ to husband, and from husband to wife. The authority of Christ is the authority of God.

New King James Version

3 But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

New Living Translation

3 But there is one thing I want you to know: The head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:3

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

(Read 1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

Here begin particulars respecting the public assemblies, 1 Corinthians 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some abuses had crept in; but as Christ did the will, and sought the honour of God, so the Christian should avow his subjection to Christ, doing his will and seeking his glory. We should, even in our dress and habit, avoid every thing that may dishonour Christ. The woman was made subject to man, because made for his help and comfort. And she should do nothing, in Christian assemblies, which looked like a claim of being equal. She ought to have "power," that is, a veil, on her head, because of the angels. Their presence should keep Christians from all that is wrong while in the worship of God. Nevertheless, the man and the woman were made for one another. They were to be mutual comforts and blessings, not one a slave, and the other a tyrant. God has so settled matters, both in the kingdom of providence and that of grace, that the authority and subjection of each party should be for mutual help and benefit. It was the common usage of the churches, for women to appear in public assemblies, and join in public worship, veiled; and it was right that they should do so. The Christian religion sanctions national customs wherever these are not against the great principles of truth and holiness; affected singularities receive no countenance from any thing in the Bible.

8 For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 11:8

King James Version

8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

English Standard Version

8 For man was not made from woman, but woman from man.

The Message

8 

New King James Version

8 For man is not from woman, but woman from man.

New Living Translation

8 For the first man didn't come from woman, but the first woman came from man.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:8

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

(Read 1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

Here begin particulars respecting the public assemblies, 1 Corinthians 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some abuses had crept in; but as Christ did the will, and sought the honour of God, so the Christian should avow his subjection to Christ, doing his will and seeking his glory. We should, even in our dress and habit, avoid every thing that may dishonour Christ. The woman was made subject to man, because made for his help and comfort. And she should do nothing, in Christian assemblies, which looked like a claim of being equal. She ought to have "power," that is, a veil, on her head, because of the angels. Their presence should keep Christians from all that is wrong while in the worship of God. Nevertheless, the man and the woman were made for one another. They were to be mutual comforts and blessings, not one a slave, and the other a tyrant. God has so settled matters, both in the kingdom of providence and that of grace, that the authority and subjection of each party should be for mutual help and benefit. It was the common usage of the churches, for women to appear in public assemblies, and join in public worship, veiled; and it was right that they should do so. The Christian religion sanctions national customs wherever these are not against the great principles of truth and holiness; affected singularities receive no countenance from any thing in the Bible.

9 neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 11:9

King James Version

9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

English Standard Version

9 Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

The Message

9 

New King James Version

9 Nor was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.

New Living Translation

9 And man was not made for woman, but woman was made for man.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:9

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

(Read 1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

Here begin particulars respecting the public assemblies, 1 Corinthians 14. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some abuses had crept in; but as Christ did the will, and sought the honour of God, so the Christian should avow his subjection to Christ, doing his will and seeking his glory. We should, even in our dress and habit, avoid every thing that may dishonour Christ. The woman was made subject to man, because made for his help and comfort. And she should do nothing, in Christian assemblies, which looked like a claim of being equal. She ought to have "power," that is, a veil, on her head, because of the angels. Their presence should keep Christians from all that is wrong while in the worship of God. Nevertheless, the man and the woman were made for one another. They were to be mutual comforts and blessings, not one a slave, and the other a tyrant. God has so settled matters, both in the kingdom of providence and that of grace, that the authority and subjection of each party should be for mutual help and benefit. It was the common usage of the churches, for women to appear in public assemblies, and join in public worship, veiled; and it was right that they should do so. The Christian religion sanctions national customs wherever these are not against the great principles of truth and holiness; affected singularities receive no countenance from any thing in the Bible.