1 Corinthians 11:9 web — for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.

World English Bible

"for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man."

— 1 Corinthians 11:9, World English Bible

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1 Corinthians 11 — Context

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For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.

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For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man.

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For man is not from woman, but woman from man;

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for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.

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For this cause the woman ought to have authority on her head, because of the angels.

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Nevertheless, neither is the woman independent of the man, nor the man independent of the woman, in the Lord.

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For as woman came from man, so a man also comes through a woman; but all things are from God.

1 Corinthians 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 11:9 say?
1 Corinthians 11:9 in the World English Bible reads: “for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 11:9 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 11:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 11:9 in?
1 Corinthians 11:9 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 11:9?
1 Corinthians 11:9 reads (WEB): “for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.” 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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