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1Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. | 1Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. |
2I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. | 2I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. |
3But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. | 3But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. |
4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. | 4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. |
5But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head--it is the same as having her head shaved. | 5But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head--it is the same as having her head shaved. |
6For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. | 6For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. |
7A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. | 7A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. |
8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; | 8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; |
9neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. | 9neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. |
10It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels. | 10It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels. |
11Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. | 11Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. |
12For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. | 12For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. |
13Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? | 13Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? |
14Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, | 14Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, |
15but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering. | 15but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering. |
16If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice--nor do the churches of God. | 16If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice--nor do the churches of God. |
17In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. | 17In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. |
18In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. | 18In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. |
19No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval. | 19No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval. |
20So then, when you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, | 20So then, when you come together, it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, |
21for when you are eating, some of you go ahead with your own private suppers. As a result, one person remains hungry and another gets drunk. | 21for when you are eating, some of you go ahead with your own private suppers. As a result, one person remains hungry and another gets drunk. |
22Don't you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God by humiliating those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? Certainly not in this matter! | 22Don't you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God by humiliating those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? Certainly not in this matter! |
23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, | 23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, |
24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." | 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." |
25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." | 25In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." |
26For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. | 26For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. |
27So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. | 27So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. |
28Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. | 28Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. |
29For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. | 29For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. |
30That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. | 30That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. |
31But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. | 31But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. |
32Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. | 32Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. |
33So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together. | 33So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together. |
34Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. And when I come I will give further directions. | 34Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. And when I come I will give further directions. |
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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