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Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.)
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That is why a woman ought to have a veil on her head, because of the angels.
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(Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman;
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for as woman was made from man, so man is now born of woman. And all things are from God.)
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Judge for yourselves; is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
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Does not nature itself teach you that for a man to wear long hair is degrading to him,
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but if a woman has long hair, it is her pride? For her hair is given to her for a covering.
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If any one is disposed to be contentious, we recognize no other practice, nor do the churches of God.
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But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse.
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For, in the first place, when you assemble as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and I partly believe it,
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for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.