Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 11:13
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian congregation regarding a specific worship practice, placing the question of head coverings immediately after his discussion of mutual dependence and creation order.
The words — κρίνατε (krinate) means "judge" or "examine," and πρέπον (prepon) translates to "becoming" or "proper."
The thread — The call to personal discernment recurs in Luke 12:57 and 1 Corinthians 10:15, while John 7:24 redirects that same discernment toward righteous judgment rather than external appearance.
Why it lands — The text demands readers evaluate whether a woman praying with an uncovered head fits the local cultural expectation before accepting or rejecting the practice.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?
Cross-references
- Luke 12:57 And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?
- John 7:24 Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.