³ But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ,^(A) and the head of the woman is man,^[a](B) and the head of Christ is God.^{(C) 4} Every man who prays or prophesies^(D) with his head covered dishonors his head. ⁵ But every woman who prays or prophesies^(E) with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved.^{(F) 6} For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head.

⁷ A man ought not to cover his head,^[b] since he is the image^(G) and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. ⁸ For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;^{(H) 9} neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.^{(I) 10} It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own^[c] head, because of the angels. ¹¹ Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. ¹² For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.^(J)

³⁴ Women^[a] should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak,^(A) but must be in submission,^(B) as the law^(C) says. ³⁵ If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.^[b]

³⁶ Or did the word of God^(D) originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached? ³⁷ If anyone thinks they are a prophet^(E) or otherwise gifted by the Spirit,^(F) let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.^{(G) 38} But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.^[c]

³⁹ Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager^(H) to prophesy,^(I) and do not forbid speaking in tongues. ⁴⁰ But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly^(J) way.

¹¹ A woman^[a] should learn in quietness and full submission.^{(A) 12} I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;^[b] she must be quiet.^{(B) 13} For Adam was formed first, then Eve.^{(C) 14} And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.^{(D) 15} But women^[c] will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love^(E) and holiness with propriety.