1 Corinthians 12:16
And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 connects to 4 cross-references. Spiritual gifts are given by the same Spirit for the common good. The body analogy: many members, one body. The eye cannot say to the hand 'I have no need of you.' God has arranged the members each as he …
Other Translations
And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.
and if the ear may say, `Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body;' it is not, because of this, not of the body?
And if the ear says, Because I am not the eye, I am not a part of the body; it is a part of the body all the same.
Cross References
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of …
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.