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1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 12:26

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

Modern
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Traditional
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
Literal
And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is glorified, all the members rejoice with it.
Latin
Et si quid patitur unum membrum, compatiuntur omnia membra: sive gloriatur unum membrum, congaudent omnia membra.

Original

Greek
English
If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

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 Fellowship First Letter to the Corinthians Head Heal, Healing Mystery Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Spiritual Gifts

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