1 Corinthians 12:23

1 Corinthians chapter 12 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and those parts of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and those parts of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness;

Context

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

v.23This passage

v.24whereas our comely parts have no need: but God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honor to that part which lacked;

Cross references

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

Genesis 3:21
And Jehovah God made for Adam and for his wife coats of skins, and clothed them.