1 Corinthians 12:12

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 12:12

BSB
The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts. And although its parts are many, they all form one body. So it is with Christ.
AKJV
For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
CPDV
For just as the body is one, and yet has many parts, so all the parts of the body, though they are many, are only one body. So also is Christ.
ERV
For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.
NHEB
For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.
SMT
For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the one body, being many, is one body: so also is Christ.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 12:12
Summary
Body's unity mirrors Christ's membership structure
Event
Body metaphor introduced
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching