Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 12:16

1 Corinthians chapter 12 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.

Context

v.15If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.

v.16This passage

v.17If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Philippians 2:3

    doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

  • 1 Corinthians 12:22

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

  • Romans 12:10

    In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

  • Romans 12:3

    For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.