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1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 12:23

The Body of Christ · 1 Corinthians 12:12–26
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Translations

Modern
…and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,
Traditional
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
Literal
…and those of the body we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor. And our unseemly parts have more abundant decorum,
Latin
…et quæ putamus ignobiliora membra esse corporis, his honorem abundantiorem circumdamus: et quæ inhonesta sunt nostra, abundantiorem honestatem habent.

Original

Greek
English
…and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

Notes

1 Corinthians 12:22–26

The weaker and less noticeable body parts are very important. They need special care and respect for the whole body to work well.

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.

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 Nudity Selfishness: Inconsistent with Communion of Saints