1 Corinthians 12:23

Bible in Basic English 1965

And to those parts of the body which seem to have less honour we give all the more honour; and to those parts of the body which are a cause of shame to us we give the greater respect;

Cross References

Genesis 3:21

And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife coats of skins for their clothing.

Genesis 3:7

And their eyes were open and they were conscious that they had no clothing and they made themselves coats of leaves stitched together.

1 Corinthians 12:22

No, those parts which seem to be feeble are the more necessary;

1 Corinthians 12:24

But those parts of the body which are beautiful have no need of such care: and so the body has been joined together by God in such a way as to give more honour to those parts which had need of it;

1 Timothy 2:15

But if they go on in faith and love and holy self-control, she will be kept safe at the time of childbirth.

1 Timothy 2:9

And that women may be dressed in simple clothing, with a quiet and serious air; not with twisted hair and gold or jewels or robes of great price;