On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,
A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.
The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields.
The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you,” nor in turn can the head say to the foot, “I do not need you.”
and those members we consider less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our unpresentable members are clothed with dignity,
as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.