1 Corinthians 11:3 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…

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"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."

— 1 Corinthians 11:3, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 11 — Context

1

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

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Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.

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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.

4

Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.

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But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.

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For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.

1 Corinthians 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 11:3 say?
1 Corinthians 11:3 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 11:3 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 11:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 3.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 11:3.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 11:3 in?
1 Corinthians 11:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 11:3?
1 Corinthians 11:3 reads (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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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