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1 Corinthians 12:16

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— And if the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not [a part] of the body,” it is not for this reason any the less [a part] of the body.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— 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?
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— 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?
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— And if the ear say, Because I am not an eye I am not of the body, is it on account of this not indeed of the body?
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— And, though the ear should say—Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body, Is it, therefore, not, of the body?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— and if the ear may say, 'Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body;' it is not, because of this, not of the body?
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— And if the ear should say: Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body: Is it therefore not of the body?
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— And if the eare would say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body, is it therefore not of the body?
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— And if the eare shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body: is it therefore not of the body?
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— And if the ear should say, Because I am not the eye, I am not a part of the body; is it therefore not a member of the body?
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— And if the ear should say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body itself, would it therefore not be of the body itself?
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Or if the ear should say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it, on that account, not of the body?

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
And 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
if 1437
{1437} Prime
ἐάν
ean
{eh-an'}
From G1487 and G0302; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty.
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
ear 3775
{3775} Prime
οὖς
ous
{ooce}
Apparently a primary word; the ear (physically or mentally).
shall say, 2036
{2036} Prime
ἔπω
epo
{ep'-o}
A primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from G2046, G4483 and G5346); to speak or say (by word or writting).
z5632
<5632> Grammar
Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 449
Because 3754
{3754} Prime
ὅτι
hoti
{hot'-ee}
Neuter of G3748 as conjugation; demonstrative that (sometimes redundant); causatively because.
I am 1510
{1510} Prime
εἰμί
eimi
{i-mee'}
First person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic).
z5748
<5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612
not 3756
{3756} Prime
οὐ
ou
{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
the eye, 3788
{3788} Prime
ὀφθαλμός
ophthalmos
{of-thal-mos'}
From G3700; the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication vision; figuratively envy (from the jealous side glance).
I am 1510
{1510} Prime
εἰμί
eimi
{i-mee'}
First person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic).
z5748
<5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612
not 3756
{3756} Prime
οὐ
ou
{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
of 1537
{1537} Prime
ἐκ
ek
{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
body; 4983
{4983} Prime
σῶμα
soma
{so'-mah}
From G4982; the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.
is 2076
{2076} Prime
ἐστί
esti
{es-tee'}
Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.
z5748
<5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612
it x3756
(3756) Complement
οὐ
ou
{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
therefore 3844
{3844} Prime
παρά
para
{par-ah'}
A primary preposition; properly near, that is, (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local [especially beyond or opposed to] or causal [on account of]). In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
5124
{5124} Prime
τοῦτο
touto
{too'-to}
Neuter, singular, nomitive or accusative of G3778; that thing.
y3756
[3756] Standard
οὐ
ou
{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
not 3756
{3756} Prime
οὐ
ou
{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
of 1537
{1537} Prime
ἐκ
ek
{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
body? 4983
{4983} Prime
σῶμα
soma
{so'-mah}
From G4982; the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

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Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:12-26.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

1 Corinthians 12:16

The ear — A less noble part. The eye — The most noble.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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1 Corinthians 12:16 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?
1 Corinthians 12:22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Romans 12:10 [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Philippians 2:3 [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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Ro 12:3, 10. 1Co 12:16, 22. Php 2:3.

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