1 Corinthians 12:22–26
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:
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
That there should be no ‖schisme in the body: but that the members should haue the same care one for another.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, diuision.
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it: or one member be honoured, all the members reioyce with it.
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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.
From verse 23
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- Genesis 3:7Rank 2 from verse 23
From verse 24
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- Genesis 3:11Rank 2 from verse 24
From verse 25
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Rank 1 from verse 25
- 1 Corinthians 1:10–12Rank 2 from verse 25
10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
11For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.
12Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.
10Now I beseech you brethren by the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ, that yee all speake the same thing, and that there be no †diuisions among you: but that ye be perfectly ioyned together in the same minde, and in the same iudgement.
11For it hath bene declared vnto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Cloe, that there are contentions among you.
12Now this I say, that euery one of you saith, I am of Paul, and I of *Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ.
- John 17:21–26Rank 3 from verse 25
21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
22And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
23I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
25O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
21That they all may be one, as thou Father art in mee, and I in thee, that they also may bee one in vs: that the world may beleeue that thou hast sent mee.
22And the glory which thou gauest me, I haue giuen them: that they may be one, euen as we are one:
23I in them, and thou in mee, that they may bee made perfect in one, and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loued them, as thou hast loued me.
24*Father, I will that they also whom thou hast giuen me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast giuen mee: for thou louedst mee before the foundation of the world.
25O righteous Father, the world hath not knowen thee, but I haue knowen thee, and these haue knowen that thou hast sent me.
26And I haue declared vnto them thy Name, and will declare it: that the loue wherewith thou hast loued mee, may be in them, and I in them.
- 2 Corinthians 8:16Rank 4 from verse 25
- 1 Corinthians 3:3Rank 5 from verse 25
- 2 Corinthians 7:12Rank 6 from verse 25
12Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
12Wherefore though I wrote vnto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appeare vnto you.
From verse 26
- Romans 12:15Rank 1 from verse 26
- Galatians 6:2Rank 2 from verse 26
- Hebrews 13:3Rank 3 from verse 26
- 1 Peter 3:8Rank 4 from verse 26
- 2 Corinthians 11:28–29Rank 5 from verse 26
28Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
29Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
28Besides those things that are without, that which commeth vpon me dayly, the care of all the Churches.
29Who is weake, and I am not weake? who is offended, and I burne not?
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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.
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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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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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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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DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 12:25
A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.
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A division, split, or breach within a body or group.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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
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
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: Concern, attention, anxiety, or responsibility for a person or matter. Sense 2: To feel concern or regard; to take anxious thought.
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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. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
DEFINED WORDS
1 Corinthians 12:26
Sense 1: Which of two. Sense 2: Introducing alternatives or uncertainty.
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A limb or subordinate part of a body; an individual constituent belonging to a larger body.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To permit, allow, let, or tolerate. 2. To endure, bear, experience, undergo, or be subjected to something.
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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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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.
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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.
Selected passage26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
26And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it: or one member be honoured, all the members reioyce with it.
Selected passage27Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
27Now yee are the body of Christ, and members in particular.