What does 1 Corinthians 12:20 mean?

1 Corinthians 12:20 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 12:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But now are they many members, yet but one body.

18But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

19And if they were all one member, where were the body?

20But now are they many members, yet but one body.

21And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

22Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:

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