1 Corinthians 12:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.”
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“And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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?”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“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?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 12:16 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 12:3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
- Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
- 1 Corinthians 12:22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,
- Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
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