1 Corinthians 12:22

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,”

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BSBPD

“On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“But much more the members of the body which seem to be more infirm are necessary,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 12:22 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 14:28A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
  2. Ecclesiastes 4:9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
  3. Ecclesiastes 5:9The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.
  4. Ecclesiastes 9:14There was a small city with few men. A mighty king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege ramps against it.
  5. 2 Corinthians 1:11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
  6. Titus 2:9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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