1 Corinthians 12:22

New International Reader's Version

In fact, it is just the opposite. The parts of the body that seem to be weaker are the ones we can’t do without.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:28

A large population is a king’s glory. But a prince without followers is destroyed.

Ecclesiastes 5:9

All of them take what the land produces. And the king himself takes his share from the fields.

1 Corinthians 12:21

The eye can’t say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you!”

1 Corinthians 12:23

The parts that we think are less important we treat with special honor. The private parts aren’t shown. But they are treated with special care.

2 Corinthians 1:11

You must help us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because of what will happen to us. They will thank God for his kindness to us in answer to the prayers of many.