1 Corinthians 12:22
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
Cross-reference
1 Corinthians 12:16
Parallel
1 Corinthians 12:16 uses the same body metaphor — the ear's feeling of inferiority sets up the counterpoint that weaker parts are indispensable.
Romans 15:1
Parallel
Romans 15:1 calls the strong to bear with the weak — directly complements the idea that weak members are indispensable and need support.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 9:15 tells of a poor wise man who saves a city but is forgotten — mirrors how weak members are indispensable yet overlooked.
1 Peter 3:7
Parallel
In 1 Peter 3:7, Peter also calls for honoring the 'weaker partner' in marriage, echoing Paul's principle that weaker members are indispensable.