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Berean Standard Bible

“On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,”

1 Corinthians 12:22

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Study note

Paul compares the church to a human body in which every part has a role. Some Corinthians overvalued flashy gifts such as speaking in tongues and looked down on quieter ministries.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

World English Bible (WEB)

No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

No, those parts which seem to be feeble are the more necessary;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

But much more the members of the body which seem to be more infirm are necessary,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Antes, mucho más los miembros del cuerpo que parecen más flacos, son necesarios;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al contrario, los miembros del cuerpo que parecen más débiles son los más necesarios.

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