1 Corinthians 12:22–24
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
Nay, much more those members of the bodie, which seeme to bee more feeble, are necessary.
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
And those members of the bodie, which wee thinke to bee lesse honourable, vpon these we ‖bestow more abundant honour, and our vncomely parts haue more abundant comelinesse.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, put on.
For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
For our comely parts haue no need: but God hath tempered the bodie together, hauing giuen more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
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From verse 22
- Proverbs 14:28Rank 1 from verse 22
- Ecclesiastes 9:14–15Rank 2 from verse 22
14There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it:
15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
14 There was a little citie, and few men within it; and there came a great King against it, and besieged it, & built great bulwarks against it:
15Now there was found in it a poore wise man, and hee by his wisedome deliuered the citie; yet no man remembred that same poore man.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9–12Rank 3 from verse 22
9¶ Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
10For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
11Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?
12And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
9¶ Two are better then one; because they haue a good reward for their labour.
10For if they fall, the one will lift vp his fellow; but woe to him that is alone, when he falleth: for he hath not another to helpe him vp.
11Againe, if two lye together, then they haue heate; but howe can one be warme alone?
12And if one preuaile against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold coard is not quickly broken.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11Rank 4 from verse 22
11Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
11You also helping together by prayer for vs, that for the gift bestowed vpon vs by the meanes of many persons, thankes may bee giuen by many on our behalfe.
- Ecclesiastes 5:9Rank 5 from verse 22
- Titus 2:9–10Rank 6 from verse 22
9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
9 Exhort seruants to be obedient vnto their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not ‖answering againe:
10Not purloyning, but shewing all good fidelitie, that they may adorne the doctrine of God our Sauiour in all things.
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- Genesis 3:21Rank 1 from verse 23
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DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 12:22
1. No; a denial or refusal. 2. Rather; on the contrary.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The limbs, organs, faculties, or other constituent parts of a body. Sense 2: Figuratively, persons joined as distinct parts of one body.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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To appear, be regarded, or be fitting.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Weak or lacking strength.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
That must be; that cannot be otherwise; indispensably requisite.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 12:23
Sense 1: The limbs, organs, faculties, or other constituent parts of a body. Sense 2: Figuratively, persons joined as distinct parts of one body.
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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. To form or hold a thought. 2. To judge or suppose. 3. To intend. 4. To consider or remember. 5. To imagine or esteem.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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1. To give or confer upon. 2. To expend or apply for a purpose. 3. To place or store.
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Plentiful, ample, or exceeding in quantity or degree; more than sufficient.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.
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1. In an improper or unbecoming manner. 2. Lacking outward comeliness or presentability.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.
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COMBINED MEANING
comeliness
Beauty, attractiveness, or seemly appearance.
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DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 12:24
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Fair, beautiful, graceful, or pleasing in appearance. 2. Becoming, fitting, or proper.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Portions or divisions of a whole. Sense 2: Divides, separates, departs, or assigns shares.
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Sense 1: Want: occasion for something; necessity; a state that requires supply or relief. Sense 2: To require or lack something necessary.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
The one true God.
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Mixed, blended, proportioned, combined, fitted, or arranged together so distinct parts form an effective whole.
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Sense 1: The material frame of a person or creature. Sense 2: A visible form, mass, or main substance. Sense 3: A unified whole or company composed of members. Sense 4: Substantial reality distinguished from a shadow.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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Plentiful, ample, or exceeding in quantity or degree; more than sufficient.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.
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Sense 1: A portion or division of a whole. Sense 2: To divide, separate, depart, or share.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Was without, was deficient in, or needed.
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21And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
21And the eye cannot say vnto the hand, I haue no need of thee: nor againe, the head to the feete, I haue no neede of you.
22Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
22Nay, much more those members of the bodie, which seeme to bee more feeble, are necessary.
Selected passage23And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
23And those members of the bodie, which wee thinke to bee lesse honourable, vpon these we ‖bestow more abundant honour, and our vncomely parts haue more abundant comelinesse.
Selected passage24For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
24For our comely parts haue no need: but God hath tempered the bodie together, hauing giuen more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
Selected passage25That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
25That there should be no ‖schisme in the body: but that the members should haue the same care one for another.