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1 Corinthians 12:12
Just as a body, though one, has many parts,
but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.
[New International Version]
This verse uses the metaphor of a body to illustrate the unity within the Christian community.
Just as a single body has various parts—each with a unique role yet all essential for the body’s function—so is the community of believers in Christ. Everyone is distinct and has specific gifts, but together they form a unified whole, the “body of Christ.”
This unity allows us to work together, supporting one another while serving a common purpose, and encourages mutual appreciation for each person’s role within the community.
