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Berean Standard Bible

“As it is, there are many parts, but one body.”

1 Corinthians 12:20

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Paul uses the human body to explain how believers with different gifts belong together in the church. He argues that every part is needed.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

World English Bible (WEB)

But now they are many members, but one body.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

But now they are many members, but one body.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But now they are all different parts, but one body.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and now, indeed, are many members, and one body;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas ahora muchos miembros son á la verdad, empero un cuerpo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Dios lo hizo con miembros diversos que, en conjunto, forman un cuerpo.

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