1 Corinthians 12:20

20 But, as a matter of fact, there are many parts and but 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, as a matter of fact, God has arranged the parts in the body--every one of them--as He has seen fit.

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

20 But, as a matter of fact, there are many parts and but one body.

21 It is also impossible for the eye to say to the hand, "I do not need you;" or again for the head to say to the feet, "I do not need you."

22 No, it is quite otherwise. Even those parts of the body which are apparently somewhat feeble are yet indispensable;