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1 Corinthians 12

1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • I would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • have G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • ignorant G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)

2 Ye know that when ye were Gentiles ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might be led.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • carried away G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • these G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • dumb G880 (ἄφωνος) — voiceless, i.e. mute (by nature or choice); figuratively, unmeaning
  • idols G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • idols G1497 (εἴδωλον) — an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such
  • even as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • ye were led G520 (ἀπάγω) — to take off (in various senses)

3 Wherefore I make known unto you, that no man speaking in the Spirit of God saith, Jesus is anathema; and no man can say, Jesus is Lord, but in the Holy Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
  • I give G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to know
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to understand G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to know
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • speaking G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • calleth G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • accursed G331 (ἀνάθεμα) — a (religious) ban or (concretely) excommunicated (thing or person)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • that Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • is the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • there are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • diversities G1243 (διαίρεσις) — a distinction or (concretely) variety
  • of gifts G5486 (χάρισμα) — a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objecti…
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

5 And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • differences G1243 (διαίρεσις) — a distinction or (concretely) variety
  • of ministries G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
  • but G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

6 And there are diversities of workings, but the same God, who worketh all things in all.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • diversities G1243 (διαίρεσις) — a distinction or (concretely) variety
  • of operations G1755 (ἐνέργημα) — an effect
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • worketh G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.

7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the manifestation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the manifestation G5321 (φανέρωσις) — exhibition, i.e. (figuratively) expression, (by extension) a bestowment
  • of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • is given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • to profit withal G4851 (συμφέρω) — to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage

8 For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • to one G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • is given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • to another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • of knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge
  • by G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

9 to another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • To G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • the gifts G5486 (χάρισμα) — a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objecti…
  • of healing G2386 (ἴαμα) — a cure (the effect)

10 and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits: to another divers kinds of tongues; and to another the interpretation of tongues:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • To G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • the working G1755 (ἐνέργημα) — an effect
  • of miracles G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • prophecy G4394 (προφητεία) — prediction (scriptural or other)
  • discerning G1253 (διάκρισις) — judicial estimation
  • of spirits G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • kinds G1085 (γένος) — "kin" (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective)
  • of tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • the interpretation G2058 (ἑρμηνεία) — translation

11 but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as he will.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • worketh G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the selfsame G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • dividing G1244 (διαιρέω) — to separate, i.e. distribute
  • to every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • severally G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • he will G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing

12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • as G2509 (καθάπερ) — exactly as
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • of that one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

13 For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • are G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
  • Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
  • Gentiles G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
  • bond G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • have been G4222 (ποτίζω) — to furnish drink, irrigate
  • made to drink G4222 (ποτίζω) — to furnish drink, irrigate

14 For the body is not one member, but many.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • member G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely

15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Judges 9:8 · 2 Kings 14:9
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • the foot G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the foot G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • it G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • therefore G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…

16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • the ear G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ear G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
  • shall say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • it G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • therefore G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…

17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • the whole G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • an eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • where G4226 (ποῦ) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
  • the hearing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the hearing G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
  • hearing G189 (ἀκοή) — hearing (the act, the sense or the thing heard)
  • the smelling G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the smelling G3750 (ὄσφρησις) — smell (the sense)

18 But now hath God set the members each one of them in the body, even as it pleased him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
  • hath G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • set G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • the members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • every G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • of them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • it hath pleased him G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…

19 And if they were all one member, where were the body?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Corinthians 12:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • they were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • member G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • where G4226 (ποῦ) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively

20 But now they are many members, but one body.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Corinthians 12:12 · 1 Corinthians 12:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • yet G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively

21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto the hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • I have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
  • of thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • nor G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • the head G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the head G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • to the feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • of you G4771 (σύ) — thou

22 Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Nay G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • those members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • of the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • seem G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • to be G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
  • more feeble G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • necessary G316 (ἀναγκαῖος) — necessary; by implication, close (of kin)

23 and those parts of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 3:7 · Genesis 3:21
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • those G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we think G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • less honourable G820 (ἄτιμος) — (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured
  • upon these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • we bestow G4060 (περιτίθημι) — to place around; by implication, to present
  • more abundant G4053 (περισσός) — superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
  • honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • uncomely G809 (ἀσχήμων) — properly, shapeless, i.e. (figuratively) inelegant
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • comeliness G2157 (εὐσχημοσύνη) — decorousness

24 whereas our comely parts have no need: but God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honor to that part which lacked;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 2:25 · Genesis 3:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • comely G2158 (εὐσχήμων) — well-formed, i.e. (figuratively) decorous, noble (in rank)
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath tempered G4786 (συγκεράννυμι) — to commingle, i.e. (figuratively) to combine or assimilate
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • together G4786 (συγκεράννυμι) — to commingle, i.e. (figuratively) to combine or assimilate
  • having given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • more abundant G4053 (περισσός) — superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
  • honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
  • to that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which lacked G5302 (ὑστερέω) — to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)

25 that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • there should be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • schism G4978 (σχίσμα) — a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • should have G3309 (μεριμνάω) — to be anxious about
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • care G3309 (μεριμνάω) — to be anxious about
  • one G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another

26 And whether one member suffereth, all the members suffer with it; or one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • member G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • suffer G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • suffer with it G4841 (συμπάσχω) — to experience pain jointly or of the same kind (specially, persecution; to "sympathize")
  • or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
  • be honoured G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
  • rejoice with it G4796 (συγχαίρω) — to sympathize in gladness, congratulate

27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • in G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • particular G3313 (μέρος) — a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)

28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath set G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • some G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
  • secondarily G1208 (δεύτερος) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
  • prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • thirdly G5154 (τρίτος) — third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
  • teachers G1320 (διδάσκαλος) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
  • after that G1899 (ἔπειτα) — thereafter
  • miracles G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • then G1534 (εἶτα) — a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
  • gifts G5486 (χάρισμα) — a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objecti…
  • of healings G2386 (ἴαμα) — a cure (the effect)
  • helps G484 (ἀντίληψις) — relief
  • governments G2941 (κυβέρνησις) — pilotage, i.e. (figuratively) directorship (in the church)
  • diversities G1085 (γένος) — "kin" (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective)
  • of tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)

29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
  • prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • teachers G1320 (διδάσκαλος) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
  • workers of miracles G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

30 have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Corinthians 12:10 · 1 Corinthians 14:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the gifts G5486 (χάρισμα) — a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objecti…
  • of healing G2386 (ἴαμα) — a cure (the effect)
  • do G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • with tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • interpret G1329 (διερμηνεύω) — to explain thoroughly, by implication, to translate

31 But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • covet earnestly G2206 (ζηλόω) — to have warmth of feeling for or against
  • the best G2909 (κρείττων) — stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler
  • gifts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • gifts G5486 (χάρισμα) — a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively) religious qualification, or (objecti…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • shew I G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show (literally or figuratively)
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • a more excellent G5236 (ὑπερβολή) — a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with or ) pre- eminently
  • way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means