Is 1 Corinthians 11:3B–15 an Interpolation?

This paper critically examines Timothy Milinovich’s thesis that 1 Corinthians 11:3b–15 is an interpolation. Milinovich argues that this passage, along with 1 Corinthians 14:34–35, was added by an anonymous interpolator. The author challenges this view by analyzing the performative structure of 1 Corinthians and the concentric figures within the text. He argues that the passage in question is integral to the letter’s overall structure and thematic coherence. The author also addresses the supposed inconsistencies between these passages and other Pauline texts, suggesting that they are consistent with Paul’s theology and the role of women in early Christian communities.