1 Corinthians 12:27

Translations

Modern

Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.

Traditional

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

Literal

Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

Latin

Vos autem estis corpus Christi, et membra de membro.

Original

Greek

English

Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.

Notes

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

Related verses

Ephesians 4:12
…to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
Ephesians 5:30
For we are members of His body.
Romans 12:5
…so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
1 Corinthians 12:12
The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:14–20
For the body does not consist of one part, but of many.
Ephesians 1:23
…which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Ephesians 5:23
For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior.
Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Church: Membership In Compared To Saints: Members of the Body Fellowship with Christ Identity Joining the Local Church Parts of the Body Righteous: Members of the Body Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Selfishness: Inconsistent with Communion of Saints Spiritual Gifts The Body The Body of Christ The Importance of Church Union with Christ: Illustrated: Body and Members

1 Corinthians 12:27

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