Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. New Living Translation This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. English Standard Version that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. Berean Standard Bible so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. Berean Literal Bible that there should be no division in the body, but the members should have the same concern for one another. King James Bible That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. New King James Version that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. New American Standard Bible so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same care for one another. NASB 1995 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. NASB 1977 that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. Legacy Standard Bible so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. Amplified Bible so that there would be no division or discord in the body [that is, lack of adaptation of the parts to each other], but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. Christian Standard Bible so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other. Holman Christian Standard Bible so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other. American Standard Version that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. Contemporary English Version He did this to make all parts of the body work together smoothly, with each part caring about the others. English Revised Version that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. GOD'S WORD® Translation God's purpose was that the body should not be divided but rather that all of its parts should feel the same concern for each other. Good News Translation And so there is no division in the body, but all its different parts have the same concern for one another. International Standard Version so that there might be no disharmony in the body, but that its parts should have the same concern for each other. Majority Standard Bible so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. NET Bible so that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have mutual concern for one another. New Heart English Bible that there may be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same concern for one another. Webster's Bible Translation That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. Weymouth New Testament that there might be no disunion in the body, but that all the members might entertain the same anxious care for one another's welfare. World English Bible that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same anxiety for one another, Berean Literal Bible that there should be no division in the body, but the members should have the same concern for one another. Young's Literal Translation that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same anxiety for one another, Smith's Literal Translation That no division be in the body; but the members should care the same for one another. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat there might be no schism in the body; but the members might be mutually careful one for another. Catholic Public Domain Version so that there might be no schism in the body, but instead the parts themselves might take care of one another. New American Bible so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. New Revised Standard Version that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat there may be no discord in the body, but that they may care one for another, all members should be equal. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Lest there would be divisions in the body; but all the members should be caring equally one for another. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat there may be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same anxious care, one for another; Godbey New Testament in order that there may be no schisms in the body, but the members may care the same for one another. Haweis New Testament that there might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. Mace New Testament that there might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same mutual concern for one another. Weymouth New Testament that there might be no disunion in the body, but that all the members might entertain the same anxious care for one another's welfare. Worrell New Testament that there might be no schism in the body, but that the members might have the same care, one for another. Worsley New Testament that there might be no schism in the body; but that all the members might have the same care one for another. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Body of Christ…24whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. 26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.… Cross References Ephesians 4:16 From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. Romans 12:4-5 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. Colossians 2:19 He has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow. Ephesians 4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. Ephesians 4:3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Philippians 2:2-4 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. / Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. John 17:21-23 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. Romans 15:5-6 Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, / so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:14-16 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. Acts 4:32 The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. Psalm 133:1 A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! Treasury of Scripture That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. there. 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment… 1 Corinthians 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? John 17:21-26 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me… schism. 2 Corinthians 7:12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. 2 Corinthians 8:16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. Jump to Previous Another's Anxiety Anxious Body Care Concern Discord Division Entertain Equal Members Parts WelfareJump to Next Another's Anxiety Anxious Body Care Concern Discord Division Entertain Equal Members Parts Welfare1 Corinthians 12 1. Spiritual gifts,4. are diverse, 7. yet to profit all. 8. And to that end are diversely bestowed; 12. as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency, 22. service, 26. and helpfulness of the same body; 27. so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ. so that there should be no division in the body The Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church, which was experiencing divisions and factions. The "body" metaphor refers to the church as the Body of Christ, emphasizing unity among believers. This concept is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who prayed for unity among His followers (John 17:21). The early church faced challenges of division due to differing backgrounds, including Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor. Paul’s use of the body metaphor highlights the importance of each member working together harmoniously, reflecting the unity found in the Trinity. but that its members should have mutual concern for one another Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth, a city known for its diversity and moral challenges. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse Christian community facing issues of division and disunity, which Paul seeks to address through his letters. 3. The Body of Christ A metaphor used by Paul to describe the church, emphasizing unity and interdependence among believers. Teaching Points Unity in DiversityThe church is made up of diverse members with different gifts and roles, yet all are essential for the health and function of the body. Embrace and celebrate this diversity while striving for unity. Mutual Concern As members of the body of Christ, we are called to care for one another. This involves empathy, support, and active involvement in each other's lives, reflecting Christ's love. Avoiding Division Division weakens the church's witness and effectiveness. We must actively work to resolve conflicts and maintain harmony, focusing on our shared mission and purpose. Interdependence Recognize that no member can function effectively in isolation. We need each other to grow spiritually and to fulfill God's purposes for the church. Practical Love Demonstrate love through actions, not just words. This includes serving one another, bearing each other's burdens, and being quick to forgive.(25) That there should be no schism.--The existence of differences of gifts in the Church had been used by the Corinthians to cause schisms, exalting some gifts and depreciating others, when this very variety in the Church ought, as was the intention of variety in the human body, to create a mutual dependence, which would promote unity.Verse 25. - No schism in the Body. What is exclusively called "schism" is not necessarily such. There may be difference of fold in the one flock. There may be no real discord or dissension, though there may be varieties of ecclesiastical government. Unity, as the whole argument shows, does not demand the existence of uniformity. That the members should have the same care one for another. Thus the early believers "were of one heart and of one soul;" and the moment that a complaint arose that one of the weakest and smallest interests was neglected, the supposed neglect was amply remedied (Acts 4:32; Acts 6:1-6). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek so thatἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. there should be ᾖ (ē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. division σχίσμα (schisma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4978: A rent, as in a garment; a division, dissention. From schizo; a split or gap, literally or figuratively. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body, σώματι (sōmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. but that ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [its] τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. members μέλη (melē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3196: A bodily organ, limb, member. Of uncertain affinity; a limb or part of the body. {should have} τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mutual αὐτὸ (auto) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. concern μεριμνῶσιν (merimnōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3309: To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. one another. ἀλλήλων (allēlōn) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 240: One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. Links 1 Corinthians 12:25 NIV1 Corinthians 12:25 NLT 1 Corinthians 12:25 ESV 1 Corinthians 12:25 NASB 1 Corinthians 12:25 KJV 1 Corinthians 12:25 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 12:25 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 12:25 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 12:25 French Bible 1 Corinthians 12:25 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 12:25 That there should be no division (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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