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but that the members should have the same care one for another. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/12.htm">New King James Version</a> that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same care for one another. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so that there would be no division or discord in the body [that is, lack of adaptation of the parts to each other], but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He did this to make all parts of the body work together smoothly, with each part caring about the others. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God's purpose was that the body should not be divided but rather that all of its parts should feel the same concern for each other. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so there is no division in the body, but all its different parts have the same concern for one another. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> so that there might be no disharmony in the body, but that its parts should have the same concern for each other. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/12.htm">NET Bible</a> so that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have mutual concern for one another. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that there may be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same concern for one another. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that there might be no disunion in the body, but that all the members might entertain the same anxious care for one another's welfare.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/12.htm">World English Bible</a> that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same anxiety for one another, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> that there should be no division in the body, but the members should have the same concern for one another. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same anxiety for one another, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> That no division be in the body; but the members should care the same for one another.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That there might be no schism in the body; but the members might be mutually careful one for another. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that there might be no schism in the body, but instead the parts themselves might take care of one another. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/12.htm">New American Bible</a> so that there may be no division in the body, but that the parts may have the same concern for one another. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> That there may be no discord in the body, but that they may care one for another, all members should be equal. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Lest there would be divisions in the body; but all the members should be caring equally one for another.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that there may be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same anxious care, one for another; <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in order that there may be no schisms in the body, but the members may care the same for one another. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> that there might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that there might be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same mutual concern for one another. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> that there might be no disunion in the body, but that all the members might entertain the same anxious care for one another's welfare. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that there might be no schism in the body, but that the members might have the same care, one for another. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that there might be no schism in the body; but that all the members might have the same care one for another. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2683" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">The Body of Christ</a> …24whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25<a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ē (V-PSA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there should be</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">no</a> <a href="/greek/4978.htm" title="4978: schisma (N-NNS) -- A rent, as in a garment; a division, dissention. From schizo; a split or gap, literally or figuratively.">division</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4983.htm" title="4983: sōmati (N-DNS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">its</a> <a href="/greek/3196.htm" title="3196: melē (N-NNP) -- A bodily organ, limb, member. Of uncertain affinity; a limb or part of the body.">members</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">should have</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">mutual</a> <a href="/greek/3309.htm" title="3309: merimnōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about.">concern</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlōn (RecPro-GMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">one another.</a> 26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Ephesians 4:16</a> From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part. <a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-5</a> Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function, / so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another. <a href="/colossians/2-19.htm">Colossians 2:19</a> He has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow. <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a> Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a> and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Philippians 2:2-4</a> then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. / Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a> that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a> Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a> Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5-6</a> Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, / so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a> The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. <a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a> A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.there.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10-12</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment… <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">1 Corinthians 3:3</a> For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?<a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-26</a> That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me… schism.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">2 Corinthians 7:12</a> Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16</a> But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">Anxiety</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-34.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Discord</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">Division</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Entertain</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">Members</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/acts/21-7.htm">Welfare</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Anxiety</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Anxious</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Discord</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Division</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Entertain</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Members</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Welfare</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 12</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-1.htm">Spiritual gifts,</a> 4. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">are diverse,</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">yet to profit all.</a> 8. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">And to that end are diversely bestowed;</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">as the members of a natural body tend all to the mutual decency,</a> 22. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-22.htm">service,</a> 26. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">and helpfulness of the same body;</a> 27. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm">so we should do for one another, to make up the body of Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>so that there should be no division in the body The Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church, which was experiencing divisions and factions. The "body" metaphor refers to the church as the Body of Christ, emphasizing unity among believers. This concept is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who prayed for unity among His followers (<a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>). The early church faced challenges of division due to differing backgrounds, including Jews and Gentiles, rich and poor. Paul’s use of the body metaphor highlights the importance of each member working together harmoniously, reflecting the unity found in the Trinity.but that its members should have mutual concern for one another Paul emphasizes the need for believers to care for each other, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ. This mutual concern is a practical outworking of the command to love one another (<a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a>). In the cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its diversity and social stratification, this call to mutual concern was countercultural. It required believers to transcend societal norms and demonstrate the love of Christ. This principle is echoed in other Pauline writings, such as <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a>, where believers are encouraged to be devoted to one another in love. The early church's practice of sharing resources and caring for the needy (<a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>) serves as a model for this mutual concern.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth, a city known for its diversity and moral challenges. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> A diverse Christian community facing issues of division and disunity, which Paul seeks to address through his letters. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_body_of_christ.htm">The Body of Christ</a> A metaphor used by Paul to describe the church, emphasizing unity and interdependence among believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The church is made up of diverse members with different gifts and roles, yet all are essential for the health and function of the body. Embrace and celebrate this diversity while striving for unity. <a href="/topical/m/mutual_concern.htm">Mutual Concern</a> As members of the body of Christ, we are called to care for one another. This involves empathy, support, and active involvement in each other's lives, reflecting Christ's love. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_division.htm">Avoiding Division</a> Division weakens the church's witness and effectiveness. We must actively work to resolve conflicts and maintain harmony, focusing on our shared mission and purpose. <a href="/topical/i/interdependence.htm">Interdependence</a> Recognize that no member can function effectively in isolation. We need each other to grow spiritually and to fulfill God's purposes for the church. <a href="/topical/p/practical_love.htm">Practical Love</a> Demonstrate love through actions, not just words. This includes serving one another, bearing each other's burdens, and being quick to forgive.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 12</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_cliques.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian cliques?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_heal_from_church_hurt.htm">How can one heal from being hurt by the church?</a> <a href="/q/where_is_the_nearest_church_to_me.htm">Where is the nearest church to me?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_knights_of_columbus'_purpose.htm">What is the purpose of the Knights of Columbus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) That there should be no schism.--The existence of differences of gifts in the Church had been used by the Corinthians to cause schisms, exalting some gifts and depreciating others, when this very variety in the Church ought, as was the intention of variety in the human body, to create a mutual dependence, which would promote unity.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - No schism in the Body. What is exclusively called "schism" is not necessarily such. There may be difference of fold in the one flock. There may be no real discord or dissension, though there may be varieties of ecclesiastical government. Unity, as the whole argument shows, does not demand the existence of uniformity. That the members should have the same care one for another. Thus the early believers "were of one heart and of one soul;" and the moment that a complaint arose that one of the weakest and smallest interests was neglected, the supposed neglect was amply remedied (<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a>; <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. there should be ᾖ (ē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. division σχίσμα (schisma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4978.htm">Strong's 4978: </a> A rent, as in a garment; a division, dissention. From schizo; a split or gap, literally or figuratively. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. body, σώματι (sōmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. but that ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. [its] τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. members μέλη (melē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3196.htm">Strong's 3196: </a> A bodily organ, limb, member. Of uncertain affinity; a limb or part of the body. {should have} τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mutual αὐτὸ (auto) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. concern μεριμνῶσιν (merimnōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3309.htm">Strong's 3309: </a> To be over-anxious; with acc: To be anxious about, distracted; I care for. From merimna; to be anxious about. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. one another. ἀλλήλων (allēlōn) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 12:25 That there should be no division (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 12:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 12:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 12:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 12:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>