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1 Corinthians 12:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
For the body is not one member, but many.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Your body isn't just one part doing everything, it's made up of tons of different parts working together.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're not meant to be a one-person show; we all need each other to make this thing work.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the church in Corinth was dealing with internal divisions, particularly over spiritual gifts, where some believers were exalting certain gifts like speaking in tongues while undervaluing others. Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthians to address this disunity and stress that the church, as the body of Christ, consists of many diverse members working together harmoniously. This metaphor of the body was drawn from everyday life in the Greco-Roman world to emphasize interdependence and the value of every part.

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