1 Corinthians 12:15

Updated: June 3, 2025

If the foot would say, “Because I’m not the hand, I’m not part of the body,” it is not therefore not part of the body.

World English Bible (WEB)

If{G1437} the foot{G4228} shall say{G2036}{(G5632)}, Because{G3754} I am{G1510}{(G5748)} not{G3756} the hand{G5495}, I am{G1510}{(G5748)} not{G3756} of{G1537} the body{G4983}; is{G2076}{(G5748)} it therefore{G3756}{G3844}{G5124} not{G3756} of{G1537} the body{G4983}?

KJV with Strongs

(15) Perhaps a foot says, "Because I'm not a hand, I'm not part of the body," is it by this, not a part of the body? No!

The F.O.G

[15] If your foot says, "Because I'm not a hand, I'm not really part of the body," that doesn't make it any less part of the body. Each member's unique role is essential.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

if the foot may say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body;’ it is not, because of this, not of the body;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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