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1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 12:24

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

Modern
…whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,
Traditional
For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
Literal
…but our seemly parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given more abundant honor to the parts lacking it,
Latin
Honesta autem nostra nullius egent: sed Deus temperavit corpus, ei cui deerat, abundantiorem tribuendo honorem,

Original

Greek
English
…whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,

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 Divisions: Unbecoming in the Church God: Creator of Man Selfishness: Inconsistent with Communion of Saints