Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 12:21

1 Corinthians chapter 12 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

Context

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

v.21This passage

v.22Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary:

Cross references

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

  • Ezra 10:1

    Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there was gathered together unto him out of Israel a very great assembly of men and women and children; for the people wept very sore.

  • Job 29:11

    For when the ear heardme, then it blessed me; And when the eye sawme, it gave witness unto me:

  • Nehemiah 4:16

    And it came to pass from that time forth, that half of my servants wrought in the work, and half of them held the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the coats of mail; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.