1 Corinthians 12:2
Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 connects to 10 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
Ye know that when ye were Gentiles ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might be led.
ye have known that ye were nations, unto the dumb idols--as ye were led--being carried away;
You are conscious that when you were Gentiles, in whatever way you were guided, you went after images without voice or power.
Cross References
They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:
They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.
They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he standeth; from his …
They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be …
What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, …
Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is …
Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall …
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the …
Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.