1 Corinthians 12:20

20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

1 Corinthians 12:20 in Other Translations

20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.

20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.

20 Yes, there are many parts, but only one body.

20 What we have is one body with many parts, each its proper size and in its proper place. No part is important on its own.

20 Now there are many parts, yet one body.

1 Corinthians 12:20 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 12:20

But now are they many members
Of different make and shape, in different parts and places, and of different use and service: yet but one body;
all are united together, and make up one complete body, and which without each of them would not be perfect: so there are many members in the body of Christ, the church; some are teachers, others are hearers; some give, and others receive; but all make up but one church, of which Christ is the head; nor can anyone of them be spared; was anyone wanting, even the meanest, there would be a deficiency, and the church would not be the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

1 Corinthians 12:20 In-Context

18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.

19 If they were all one part, where would the body be?

20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!”

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

Cross References

• 1. ver 12,14; S Romans 12:5