Mike
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""Whenever I hear this passage cited, the person quoting it always stops at the end of verse 15. Regarding the former verses, Verse 16 goes on to say "But if anyone seems to be contentious, WE HAVE NO SUCH CUSTOM, NOR DO THE CHURCHES OF GOD.""

Surely Paul would not write 15 verses only to be contradicted in tne next verse.
Therefore verse 16 is a natural part of the statement made in verses 1-15.
The chapter at this point states that there is to be an obvious and visual difference between male and female. The reason for this Paul teaches is in relation to God's creation of man and woman and in relation to submission of authority. God is head of Christ - no arguement there.
Man is head of woman - now we enter a difference of opinions.
But why.? The same word "head" (kephale`) is used in both comparisons. This is not "from" culture; - but culture if correctly administered by adherence to Scripture should follow the teaching.
Sinful man of course will seek to overturn and reject the teaching of the Lord.

Verse 16 is an admonishing of those who would seek to reject the teachings that man is the "head" of woman and this should be obvious in Church and worship, before God.

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Grant
Layman
Unchurched but seeking! [Presbyterian]
Scotland.
Revs.3:20 Church on the Doorstep.
"I know O Lord, that thy judgements are right and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me." Psalm.119:75.