1 Corinthians 12:23

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 12:23

BSB
and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,
AKJV
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.
CPDV
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.
ERV
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;
NHEB
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 propriety;
SMT
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.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:23

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 12:23
Summary
Dishonored parts receive greater respect
Event
Lesser parts honored abundantly
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching