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1 Corinthians 11:13

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?

1 Corinthians 11:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 11:13

Theological / Devotional

Yourselves. Having discussed the divine plan concerning the relation of the sexes, as far as headship is concerned, Paul takes up again the question of the correctness or incorrectness of women taking part in public worship without a veil. The believers are here called to consult their own inner convictions without reference to any external authorities by which their ideas might be influenced.

Comely. Gr. prepon, “fitting,” “becoming,” “proper.” For women to be uncovered when taking part in public worship does not fit in with the solemnity of the occasion, if for no other reason than that, because of the custom of the country, it distracts the attention of other worshipers. Furthermore, it would create a wrong impression on the mind of a pagan who might witness the service.

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