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1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 12:25

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

Modern
…so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.
Traditional
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
Literal
…so that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have the same concern for one another.
Latin
…ut non sit schisma in corpore, sed idipsum pro invicem sollicita sint membra.

Original

Greek
English
…so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another.

Notes

1 Corinthians 12:25–26

The church is a united group, so members must live in harmony and care for one another.

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: Loved by Believers Church: Membership In Compassion and Sympathy: Exercise Towards: Saints Divisions: Unbecoming in the Church God: Creator of Man Selfishness: Inconsistent with Communion of Saints