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NASB | Colossians 1:18 He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 1:18 He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will occupy the first place [He will stand supreme and be preeminent] in everything. [1 Cor 15:20] |
Bible Question: I've been studying 1 Cor 11:16. If you compare KJV NKJV, NRS to RSV,NLT,NIV they seem to be saying exactly opposite. Some translations seem to say that the "custom" was held by the churches, the others seem to say that the "custom" wasen't held by the churches. What did he mean by custom? One comentary said it meant women not covering there heads. Others said he was referring to women covering there heads. I've read several different comentarys and opinions on this chapter and have gotten many different views. The oppinons on this one verse follow which version of the Bible is used. I believe the older translations are not as accurate as some of the newer ones.It seems odd that the translations would vary so much in meaning. It makes it hard to understand exactly what Paul was trying to convey. My view is that the churches of that day held to the custom of the men having short hair and their heads uncovered and the women had a covering and or long hair. I don't seen any reason for this custom not to be practiced today as long as its not made a law. If it was a good practice for the churches back then it probably is still today. Most people hold to that custom anyway. Thanks Terry |
Bible Answer: Hi terryandangie, Although it is good to look at the context of the Scriptures to be sure, I like to see what the passages teach us about this God who is speaking to us in the pages. I see 1 Corinthians 11 talking about the hierarchy put in place. God is the Head. Man is the head of the woman. And the woman is the glory of the man. 1 Corinthians 11:11, "However, in the **Lord, neither is woman [without] man, nor is man [without] woman." Colossians 1:16, "For by Him all things were created both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things have been created by Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. He is also the **Head of the body, the church..." God should have FIRST PLACE IN EVERYTHING [man or woman]. 1 Corinthians 11:18, "For in the FIRST PLACE, when you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and in part, I believe it." God does not want us to be divisive and divided. Does He care if we wear long or short hair? Does He care if we wear a veil or a hat? Perhaps. But the thing to keep in mind is that God is our Head. From the heart, Ray |
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