by jimwalton » Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:27 pm
A.T. Robertson, Marvin Vincent, and Leon Morris all agree that: "This startling phrase ("because of the angels") has caused all kinds of conjecture that may be dismissed. It is not preachers that Paul has in mind, nor evil angels who could be tempted (Gn. 6.1ff), but angels present in worship (cf. 1 Cor. 4.9; Ps. 138.1) who would be shocked at the conduct of the women since the angels themselves veil their faces before YHWH (Isa. 6.2)."
My take on it is that maybe he means that what counts is not culture or status, but what glorifies God.
A.T. Robertson, Marvin Vincent, and Leon Morris all agree that: "This startling phrase ("because of the angels") has caused all kinds of conjecture that may be dismissed. It is not preachers that Paul has in mind, nor evil angels who could be tempted (Gn. 6.1ff), but angels present in worship (cf. 1 Cor. 4.9; Ps. 138.1) who would be shocked at the conduct of the women since the angels themselves veil their faces before YHWH (Isa. 6.2)."
My take on it is that maybe he means that what counts is not culture or status, but what glorifies God.