1 Corinthians 12:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The ear might say, “I am not an eye, so I don’t belong to the body.” But saying this would not make the ear stop being a part of the body.

Cross References

Romans 12:3

God has given me a special gift, and that is why I have something to say to each one of you. Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us.

Philippians 2:3

In whatever you do, don’t let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves.

1 Corinthians 12:22

No, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are actually very important.

Romans 12:10

Love each other in a way that makes you feel close like brothers and sisters. And give each other more honor than you give yourself.

1 Corinthians 12:15

The foot might say, “I am not a hand, so I don’t belong to the body.” But saying this would not stop the foot from being a part of the body.

1 Corinthians 12:17

If the whole body were an eye, it would not be able to hear. If the whole body were an ear, it would not be able to smell anything.