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1 Corinthians 11:9-20 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

9. He wasn't created for her. She was created for him.

10. And so, because of this, and also because of the angels, a woman ought to wear something on her head, as a sign of her authority.

11. As far as the Lord is concerned, men and women need each other.

12. It is true that the first woman came from a man, but all other men have been given birth by women. Yet God is the one who created everything.

13. Ask yourselves if it is proper for a woman to pray without something on her head.

14. Isn't it unnatural and disgraceful for men to have long hair?

15. But long hair is a beautiful way for a woman to cover her head.

16. This is how things are done in all God's churches, and that's why none of you should argue about what I have said.

17. Your worship services do you more harm than good. I am certainly not going to praise you for this.

18. I am told that you can't get along with each other when you worship, and I am sure that some of what I have heard is true.

19. You are bound to argue with each other, but it is easy to see which of you have God's approval.

20. When you meet together, you don't really celebrate the Lord's Supper.

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