But, as a matter of fact, there are many parts and but one body.
so collectively we form one body in Christ, while individually we are linked to one another as its members.
For just as the human body is one and yet has many parts, and all its parts, many as they are, constitute but one body, so it is with the Church of Christ.
For the human body does not consist of one part, but of many.
If they were all one part, where would the body be?
It is also impossible for the eye to say to the hand, »I do not need you;« or again for the head to say to the feet, »I do not need you.«