1 Corinthians 11:4
“Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth,.... Not that a woman was allowed to pray publicly in the congregation, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Every man praying or prophesying - The word “prophesying” here means, evidently, “teaching;” or publicly speaking to the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Praying, or prophesying - Any person who engages in public acts in the worship of God, whether prayer, singing, or…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 11:1-16
Paul, having answered the cases put to him, proceeds in this chapter to the redress of grievances. The first verse of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered We have two propositions in this and the following verse: the…
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