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What Does “Because of the Angels” Mean? 1 Corinthians 11:10 Explained

February 21, 2026
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In this clear and thoughtful explanation, Pastor Mike unpacks one of the most puzzling verses in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11:10. What does Paul mean when he says a woman should have a symbol of authority “because of the angels”? Pastor Mike explains the Greek word angelos, showing how it often means “messenger” rather than a heavenly being, and why that distinction matters in this passage. He connects the verse to the cultural context of Corinth, Paul’s traveling messengers, and the issue of gender roles and order in the church. This teaching helps listeners read the passage with historical clarity instead of confusion or speculation.

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About Focal Point Ministries

Dr. Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church and the president of Compass Bible Institute, both located in Aliso Viejo, California. Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology and Westminster Theological Seminary in California. Mike is heard on hundreds of stations on the Focal Point radio program and is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse, encouraging his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives. He has authored several books, including 10 Mistakes People Make About Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife, Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, and Preaching that Changes Lives. Mike and his wife Carlynn are parents of three grown children, two sons and one daughter, and have four young grandchildren.

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