1 Corinthians 12:22

In fact, so much more necessary are those parts of the body which seem to be weaker.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

21And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need for your works.” And again, the head cannot say to the feet, “You are of no use to me.”

23And though we consider certain parts of the body to be less noble, we surround these with more abundant dignity, and so, those parts which are less presentable end up with more abundant respect.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 4:9Therefore, it is better for two to be together, than for one to be alone. For they have the advantage of their companionship.

Ecclesiastes 9:14There was a small city, with a few men in it. There came against it a great king, who surrounded it, and built fortifications all around it, and the blockade was completed.

Titus 2:9Exhort servants to be submissive to their masters, in all things pleasing, not contradicting,

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:13-27

Union Recommended. ( a. d. 57.) 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear shall say, Because… Read the whole commentary →

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