Paul's third argument: 'because of the angels' (verse 10)
Mike briefly introduces this peripheral but hotly debated phrase.
Perhaps angels who witnessed the created order and desire to see God rightly worshiped attend Christian worship gatherings. The church displays God's glory, so angels want to see proper created order preserved. Your view on this phrase will not generally impact your view of the rest of the passage.
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