1 Corinthians 12:21

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 12:21

BSB
The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you." Nor can the head say to the feet, "I do not need you."
AKJV
And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of you: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
CPDV
And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need for your works." And again, the head cannot say to the feet, "You are of no use to me."
ERV
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.
NHEB
The eye cannot tell the hand, "I have no need for you," or again the head to the feet, "I have no need for you."
SMT
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.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 12:21
Summary
Prominence cannot dismiss lesser importance
Event
Eye-hand interdependence denied
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching