1 Corinthians 12:17
“If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?”
What does 1 Corinthians 12:17 mean?
1 Corinthians 12:17 (KJV) says, "If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?" This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of 1 Corinthians that addresses the importance of unity within the body of believers…
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In 1 Corinthians 12:17, the Apostle Paul poses a thought-provoking question: "If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?" This verse, intended to illustrate the necessity of diversity within the body of Christ…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing the intricacies of Your creation, as outlined in the sacred words of 1 Corinthians 12:17: "If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?" As we…
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