1 Corinthians 12:17

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

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 12:17

BSB
If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?
AKJV
If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
CPDV
If the whole body were the eye, how would it hear? If the whole were hearing, how would it smell?
ERV
If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
NHEB
If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the smelling be?
SMT
If the whole body an eye, where the hearing If the whole hearing, where the smelling?

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 12:17
Summary
Hypothetical imbalance shows functional diversity
Event
Contrasting abilities illustrates necessity
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching