1 Corinthians 12:22 “On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indi…”

1 Corinthians 12:22

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Yea, much rather those members of the body, which seeme to be more feeble, are necessarie.

Darby Translation

But much rather, the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary;

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

No, those parts which seem to be feeble are the more necessary;

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Cross references

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

Proverbs 14:28 Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 Ecclesiastes 5:9 2 Corinthians 1:11 Ecclesiastes 9:14 Ecclesiastes 9:15

Proverbs 14:28 · BSB

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 · BSB

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.

Ecclesiastes 5:9 · BSB

The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields.

2 Corinthians 1:11 · BSB

as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Ecclesiastes 9:14 · BSB

There was a small city with few men. A mighty king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege ramps against it.

Ecclesiastes 9:15 · BSB

Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”

23and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

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