1 Corinthians 12:14

For the body is not one member, but many.

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 12:12, Paul introduces the 'one body, many members' metaphor that this verse restates.

In 1 Corinthians 12:19, Paul reinforces the need for many members with a rhetorical question building on this verse.

In 1 Corinthians 12:27, Paul applies the body metaphor to the church, directly building on the 'many members' point of this verse.

In 1 Corinthians 12:28, Paul lists various church roles, illustrating the 'many members' principle from this verse.

In 1 Corinthians 12:29, Paul continues rhetorical questions emphasizing that not all have the same function, reinforcing this verse.

Ephesians 4:25 applies the 'members one of another' concept to truth-telling, echoing the body imagery from this verse.