1 Corinthians 12:23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect,

Cross References

Genesis 3:21

And the Lord God made garments of skins for the man and for his wife and clothed them.

Genesis 3:7

Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked, and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.

1 Corinthians 12:22

On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

1 Corinthians 12:24

whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member,

1 Timothy 2:15

Yet she will be saved through childbearing, provided they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.

1 Timothy 2:9

also that the women should dress themselves in moderate clothing with reverence and self-control, not with their hair braided or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes,