Bible Commentary

And those [members] of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness. 23. and those members of the body, which we think to be lets honourable, upon these we bestow (literally, these we surround with) more abundant honour ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:23”

Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 22. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary ] The more feeble parts of the body, those, that is, which are most delicate, least able to take care of themselves, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:22”

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. And the eye cannot say unto the hand … – The hand in its place is as needful as the eye; and the feet as the head. Nay, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:21”

But now [are they] many members, yet but one body. 1Co 12:20-25 But now are they many members, yet but one body. The members of the body of Christ I. Their unity. One body. II. Their diversity. The eye, the hand, etc. III. Mutual dependence. IV. Admirable compensations. V. Common interests. (J. Lyth, D.D.) A … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:20”

And if they were all one member, where [were] the body? 19. if they were all one member, where were the body? ] The Christian Church, as St Paul continually teaches, was a body; that is, an organism which contained a vast number and variety of parts, each one with its own special function. But … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:19”

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 18. But now hath God set ] Literally, But now (that is, as the case stands) God placed, i.e. at creation. as it hath pleased him ] Literally, as He willed. See last note. St Paul … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:18”

If the whole body [were] an eye, where [were] the hearing? If the whole [were] hearing, where [were] the smelling? 17. If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? ] “Observe here the difference between the Christian doctrine of unity and equality, and the world’s idea of levelling all to one standard. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:17”

And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? And if the ear shall say,…. The organ that receives sounds, and can distinguish them, and in which member is placed the sense of hearing; and may design such as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:16”

If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? If the foot shall say … – The same figure and illustration which Paul here uses occurs also in pagan writers. It occurs in the apologue which was used by Menenius … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:15”

For the body is not one member, but many. 14. For the body is not one member, but many ] The same leading idea is kept in view the diversity of functions, offices, gifts, but the unity of the body. No more complete or apposite illustration could be given. The body is one thing, animated … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 12:14”