1 Corinthians 12:24

For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 12:24

BSB
whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,
AKJV
For our comely parts have no need: but God has tempered the body together, having given more abundant honor to that part which lacked.
CPDV
However, our presentable parts have no such need, since God has tempered the body together, distributing the more abundant honor to that which has the need,
ERV
whereas our comely parts have no need: but God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honour to that part which lacked;
NHEB
whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God composed the body together, giving more abundant honor to the inferior part,
SMT
And our becoming parts have no need: but God blended the body together, to the wanting having given more abundant honour:

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 12:24
Summary
God balances proportions with deliberation
Event
God orchestrates bodily balance
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching