1 Corinthians 11:10 — Greek Interlinear

Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 11:10

“For this cause ought the woman to have a sign of authority on her head.” “For this cause:” what cause, tell me? “For all these which have been mentioned,” says he; or rather not for these only, but also “because of the angels.” “For although thou despise your husband,” says he, “yet reverence the angels.” It follows that being covered is a mark of subjection and authority. For it induces her to look down and be ashamed and preserve entire her proper virtue. For the virtue…