1 Corinthians 11:4-7 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.… I. EXPLAIN THE IMPROPRIETIES REFERRED TO IN THE TEXT. These were determined by natural and spiritual relations. Required apostolic prescription, which was fixed in harmony with prevailing custom and opinion. II. APPLY. 1. The proprieties of public worship must to some extent be governed by the customs of the times. 2. Because Christianity inculcates whatsoever is of good report. 3. Yet the outward form must be pervaded with spiritual life. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.WEB: Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head. |
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