1 Corinthians 11:4
1 Corinthians 11:3-9 The Message (MSG)
In a marriage relationship, there is authority from Christ to husband, and from husband to wife. The authority of Christ is the authority of God. Any man who speaks with God or about God in a way that shows a lack of respect for the authority of Christ, dishonors Christ. In the same way, a wife who speaks with God in a way that shows a lack of respect for the authority of her husband, dishonors her husband. Worse, she dishonors herself—an ugly sight, like a woman with her head shaved. This is basically the origin of these customs we have of women wearing head coverings in worship, while men take their hats off. By these symbolic acts, men and women, who far too often butt heads with each other, submit their “heads” to the Head: God.
1 Corinthians 11:4 King James Version (KJV)
Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.
1 Corinthians 11:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Every man who has something on his head while praying or prophesying disgraces his head.
1 Corinthians 11:4 New Century Version (NCV)
Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered brings shame to his head.
1 Corinthians 11:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoreth his head.
1 Corinthians 11:4 New International Version (NIV)
Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.
1 Corinthians 11:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.
1 Corinthians 11:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Every man who prays or prophesies with something on his head dishonors his head [and the One who is his head].
1 Corinthians 11:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
A man dishonors his head if he covers his head while praying or prophesying.