Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, New Living Translation And the parts we regard as less honorable are those we clothe with the greatest care. So we carefully protect those parts that should not be seen, English Standard Version and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, Berean Standard Bible and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, Berean Literal Bible and those of the body we think to be less honorable, these we bestow more abundant honor. And our unpresentable parts have more abundant decorum, King James Bible 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. New King James Version And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, New American Standard Bible and those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor, and our less presentable parts become much more presentable, NASB 1995 and those members of the body which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable, NASB 1977 and those members of the body, which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our unseemly members come to have more abundant seemliness, Legacy Standard Bible and those members of the body which we think as less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable, Amplified Bible and as for those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, these we treat with greater honor; and our less presentable parts are treated with greater modesty, Christian Standard Bible And those parts of the body that we consider less honorable, we clothe these with greater honor, and our unrespectable parts are treated with greater respect, Holman Christian Standard Bible And those parts of the body that we think to be less honorable, we clothe these with greater honor, and our unpresentable parts have a better presentation. American Standard Version 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; Contemporary English Version We take special care to dress up some parts of our bodies. We are modest about our personal parts, English Revised Version and those parts 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; GOD'S WORD® Translation The parts of the body that we think are less honorable are the ones we give special honor. So our unpresentable parts are made more presentable. Good News Translation and those parts that we think aren't worth very much are the ones which we treat with greater care; while the parts of the body which don't look very nice are treated with special modesty, International Standard Version and the parts of the body that we think are less honorable are treated with special honor, and we make our less attractive parts more attractive. Majority Standard Bible and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, NET Bible and those members we consider less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our unpresentable members are clothed with dignity, New Heart English Bible and the parts which we think less honorable we treat with greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with dignity, Webster's Bible Translation And those members 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. Weymouth New Testament and those which we deem less honorable we clothe with more abundant honor; and so our ungraceful parts come to have a more abundant grace, while our graceful parts have everything they need. World English Bible Those parts of the body which we think to be less honorable, on those we bestow more abundant honor; and our unpresentable parts have more abundant modesty, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand those that we think to be less honorable of the body, around these we put more abundant honor, and our unseemly things have more abundant seemliness, Berean Literal Bible and those of the body we think to be less honorable, these we bestow more abundant honor. And our unpresentable parts have more abundant decorum, Young's Literal Translation and those that we think to be less honourable of the body, around these we put more abundant honour, and our unseemly things have seemliness more abundant, Smith's Literal Translation And what we think to be less honourable of the body, upon these we put more abundant honour; and our unseemly parts have more abundant decorum. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd such as we think to be the less honourable members of the body, about these we put more abundant honour; and those that are our uncomely parts, have more abundant comeliness. Catholic Public Domain Version And though we consider certain parts of the body to be less noble, we surround these with more abundant dignity, and so, those parts which are less presentable end up with more abundant respect. New American Bible and those parts of the body that we consider less honorable we surround with greater honor, and our less presentable parts are treated with greater propriety, New Revised Standard Version and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, we bestow more abundant honor; and the parts that are uncomely, we dress with greater care. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And those which we think are shameful in the body, we increase greater honor to these and for those that are contemptible we make greater attire. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd those members of the body, which, we think, are less honorable, around these we place the more abundant honor; and our uncomely members have the more abundant comeliness: Godbey New Testament and those which we regard the more dishonorable members of the body, upon these we confer the more abundant honors; and our uncomely members have the more abundant comeliness; Haweis New Testament and those parts which we esteem as the more dishonourable of the body, on them we bestow more abundant honour, and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. Mace New Testament what we think to be less honourable, is loaded with additional ornaments, and the less graceful have adventitious finery, Weymouth New Testament and those which we deem less honorable we clothe with more abundant honor; and so our ungraceful parts come to have a more abundant grace, while our graceful parts have everything they need. Worrell New Testament and those members which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness; Worsley New Testament and those which we judge the less honorable parts we clothe with more abundant honor; and so our less comely parts have more comeliness added to them, of which our comely ones have no need. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Body of Christ…22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, 24whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,… Cross References Romans 12:4-5 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. Ephesians 4:16 From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. Colossians 2:19 He has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow. Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, Ephesians 5:28-30 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. / Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. / For we are members of His body. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 1 Corinthians 6:15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! 1 Corinthians 10:17 Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf. 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. 2 Corinthians 4:7 Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ Treasury of Scripture And those members of the body, which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. bestow. Genesis 3:7,21 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons… Jump to Previous Abundant Bestow Body Cause Clothe Deem Esteem Grace Graceful Greater Honor Honorable Honour Honourable Invest Less Members Modesty Parts Presentable Propriety Respect Seem Shame Think Treat Treated UncomelyJump to Next Abundant Bestow Body Cause Clothe Deem Esteem Grace Graceful Greater Honor Honorable Honour Honourable Invest Less Members Modesty Parts Presentable Propriety Respect Seem Shame Think Treat Treated Uncomely1 Corinthians 12 1. Spiritual gifts,4. are diverse, 7. yet to profit all. 8. And to that end are diversely bestowed; 12. as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency, 22. service, 26. and helpfulness of the same body; 27. so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ. and the parts we consider less honorable In the context of the body of Christ, Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to illustrate the diversity and unity within the church. The "less honorable" parts refer to members of the church who may not hold prominent positions or possess visible gifts. In the Greco-Roman world, honor and shame were significant cultural values, and certain roles or individuals might be deemed less honorable. Paul challenges this societal norm by emphasizing the value and necessity of every member, regardless of perceived status. This aligns with Jesus' teachings on humility and the reversal of worldly values, as seen in Matthew 20:16, where the last shall be first. we treat with greater honor And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth. Paul is providing guidance on spiritual gifts and the unity of the body of Christ. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and often divided early Christian community in the city of Corinth, known for its issues with immorality and division, which Paul addresses in his letters. 3. The Body of Christ A metaphor used by Paul to describe the church, emphasizing the unity and interdependence of its members, each with different roles and gifts. Teaching Points Value in DiversityEvery member of the church, regardless of perceived importance, has value and purpose. We should honor and respect each role, recognizing that God has placed each part in the body as He intended. Special Care for the Vulnerable Just as we treat our unpresentable parts with special modesty, we should give extra care and honor to those in the church who may be overlooked or undervalued. Unity in the Body The church should function as a unified body, where each member supports and uplifts the others, fostering an environment of mutual respect and love. Reflecting Christ’s Love By honoring all members of the church, we reflect the love and humility of Christ, who valued and served all people, regardless of their status. Practical Service Consider how you can actively serve and honor those in your church community who may not receive much attention, thereby strengthening the unity and witness of the church.Verse 23. - Which we think to be less honourable. The shelter and ornament of clothing are used to cover those parts of the body which are conventionally regarded as the least seemly. The whole of this illustration is meant to show that rich and poor, great and small, high and low, gifted and ungifted, have all their own separate and indispensable functions, and no class of Christians can wisely disparage or forego the aid derived from other and different classes. The unity of the members in one body corresponds to "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" which should prevail in the Church. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. [parts] σώματος (sōmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. we consider δοκοῦμεν (dokoumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1380: A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. less honorable, ἀτιμότερα (atimotera) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural - Comparative Strong's 820: Without honor, despised. (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured. we treat περιτίθεμεν (peritithemen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4060: To place or put around, clothe; fig: I bestow, confer. From peri and tithemi; to place around; by implication, to present. with greater περισσοτέραν (perissoteran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular - Comparative Strong's 4053: From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. honor. τιμὴν (timēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5092: A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. unpresentable [parts] ἀσχήμονα (aschēmona) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 809: Unseemly, indecent. Properly, shapeless, i.e. inelegant. are treated with ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. special περισσοτέραν (perissoteran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular - Comparative Strong's 4053: From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. modesty, εὐσχημοσύνην (euschēmosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2157: Decorum, becomingness, embellishment. From euschemon; decorousness. Links 1 Corinthians 12:23 NIV1 Corinthians 12:23 NLT 1 Corinthians 12:23 ESV 1 Corinthians 12:23 NASB 1 Corinthians 12:23 KJV 1 Corinthians 12:23 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 12:23 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 12:23 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 12:23 French Bible 1 Corinthians 12:23 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 12:23 Those parts of the body which we (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |