1 Corinthians 12:18

Translations

Modern

But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.

Traditional

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

Literal

But now God placed the members, each one of them in the body, as He wanted.

Latin

Nunc autem posuit Deus membra, unumquodque eorum in corpore sicut voluit.

Original

Greek

English

But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design.

Notes

1 Corinthians 12:14–21

These verses shift from the image of a physical body to the image of the church as a spiritual body. Every part of the body is important and essential for it to work well. Believers should not brag about their spiritual roles or think less of them compared to others. God, who created the body, has placed each part exactly where he wants it (12:18).

1 Corinthians 12:12–31

The church is like a body (see 12:27) made up of many different parts. Each part has its own role, as determined by God (see 12:11, 18, 28; Romans 12:4–5).

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Community Identity Spirit Empowerment The Church The Church as a Living, Active Body The Holy Spirit’s Work Tolerance

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For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
1 Corinthians 12:11
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
Luke 12:32
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
1 Corinthians 12:24
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Psalm 135:6
The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.
Luke 10:21
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
Jonah 1:14
So they cried out to the LORD: “Please, O LORD, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life! Do not charge us with innocent blood! For You, O LORD, have done as You pleased.”
Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’
1 Corinthians 15:38
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Revelation 4:11
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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Charismata Church First Letter to the Corinthians Head Heal, Healing Mystery Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Church: Membership In God: Creator of Man Selfishness: Inconsistent with Communion of Saints The Five Senses Trustees

1 Corinthians 12:18

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