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1 Corinthians 12:21

1 Corinthians 12:21
And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the eye cannot say unto the hand,.... Every member of the natural body is useful and necessary. The eye, the seat of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And the eye cannot say unto the hand ... - The hand in its place is as needful as the eye; and the feet as the head.…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee - The apostle goes on, with his principal object in view,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 12:12-26

The apostle here makes out the truth of what was above asserted, and puts the gifted men among the Corinthians in mind…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Corinthians 12:12-31

Comparison of the Unity of the Body and the Unity of the Christian Church

12. For as the body is one, and hath many…

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