1 Corinthians 12:16

New Century Version

The ear might say, “Because I am not an eye, I am not part of the body.” But saying this would not stop the ear from being a part of the body.

Cross References

Romans 12:10

Love each other like brothers and sisters. Give each other more honor than you want for yourselves.

Romans 12:3

Because God has given me a special gift, I have something to say to everyone among you. Do not think you are better than you are. You must decide what you really are by the amount of faith God has given you.

1 Corinthians 12:15

The foot might say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not part of 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.

1 Corinthians 12:22

No! Those parts of the body that seem to be the weaker are really necessary.

Philippians 2:3

When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.