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Berean Standard Bible

“But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.”

1 Corinthians 11:3

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Paul turns to matters of order in public worship, praising the Corinthians for remembering him and keeping the traditions. He then introduces a difficult passage about head coverings and roles.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

World English Bible (WEB)

But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

King James Version (KJV)

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But it is important for you to keep this fact in mind, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and I wish you to know that of every man the head is the Christ, and the head of a woman is the husband, and the head of Christ is God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas quiero que sepáis, que Cristo es la cabeza de todo varón; y el varón es la cabeza de la mujer; y Dios la cabeza de Cristo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero hay algo que deseo recordarles: Cristo es la cabeza de todo hombre, mientras que el hombre es cabeza de la mujer y Dios es la cabeza de Cristo.

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