1 Corinthians 11:9
Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.
Cross-reference
Genesis 2:18
Allusion
Genesis 2:18 states God made a helper suitable for Adam — the reason Paul gives for woman being created for man.
1 Timothy 2:13
Parallel
In 1 Timothy 2:13, Paul repeats the same creation order (Adam first, then Eve) that grounds the teaching here.
Genesis 1:27
Contrast
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.