1 Corinthians 11:1 - 16

Paul continues to discuss the proper methods of worship with the Corinthians. The issue of covering one's head was a means of showing reverence in Corinthian society. Men would cover their heads in prayer; thus, Paul encourages them to show the distinctiveness of their relationship to God by praying with their heads uncovered. Women could not do this, since a women in Corinthians society with an uncovered or shaved head was advertising herself as promiscuous. To the women, Paul advocated showing a Christian distinctiveness by worshipping with a covered head. The significance was not found in the covering or uncovering of the head; but what such practices practically demonstrated to those observing.