1 Corinthians 11:9

Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

Cross-reference

Genesis 2:18 states God made a helper suitable for Adam — the reason Paul gives for woman being created for man.

In 1 Timothy 2:13, Paul repeats the same creation order (Adam first, then Eve) that grounds the teaching here.

Genesis 1:27 depicts both genders created in God's image — contrasting with Paul's statement that woman was made for man.

Genesis 2:20 Historical context

Genesis 2:20 shows no suitable helper was found among animals, setting up the need for woman — background to Paul's 'for man' claim.

Genesis 2:23 Related theme

Genesis 2:23 has Adam exclaiming woman is from his bone — the relational context, but not directly 'for man' purpose.