1 Corinthians Chapter 12, Verse 21

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21: ου δυναται δε οφθαλμος ειπειν τη χειρι χρειαν σου ουκ εχω η παλιν η κεφαλη τοις ποσιν χρειαν υμων ουκ εχω— edit Textus Receptus
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.- edit KJV text
21: And the eye cannot say to the hand: I need not thy help. Nor again the head to the feet: I have no need of you.— edit Douay text


And the eye cannot say to the hand, etc. The hand in its place is as needful as the eye; and the feet as the head. Nay, the eye and the head could not perform their appropriate functions, or would be in a great measure useless, but for the aid of the hands and feet. Each is useful in its proper place. So in the church. Those that are most talented, and most richly endowed with gifts, cannot say to those less so, that there is no need of their aid. All are useful in their place. Nay, those who are most richly endowed could very imperfectly perform their duties, without the aid and co-operation of those of more humble attainments.

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