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Bible</a> But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But now God has arranged the members, each one of them in the body, as He desired. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/12.htm">King James Bible</a> But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/12.htm">New King James Version</a> But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But now God has arranged the parts, each one of them in the body, just as He desired. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But now God has appointed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But now [as things really are], God has placed and arranged the parts in the body, each one of them, just as He willed and saw fit [with the best balance of function]. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But as it is, God has arranged each one of the parts in the body just as he wanted. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But now God has placed each one of the parts in one body just as He wanted. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> But now hath God set the members each one of them in the body, even as it pleased him. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But God has put all parts of our body together in the way that he decided is best. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> But now hath God set the members each one of them in the body, even as it pleased him. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So God put each and every part of the body together as he wanted it. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> As it is, however, God put every different part in the body just as he wanted it to be. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> But now God has arranged the parts, every one of them, in the body according to his plan. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/12.htm">NET Bible</a> But as a matter of fact, God has placed each of the members in the body just as he decided. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But as a matter of fact, God has arranged the members of the body, each one of them, according to his design. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, as a matter of fact, God has arranged the parts in the body--every one of them--as He has seen fit.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But in fact, God has arranged the members of the body, every one of them, according to His design. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/12.htm">World English Bible</a> But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body, just as he desired. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And now, God set the members, each one of them in the body, according as He willed, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But now God has arranged the members, each one of them in the body, as He desired. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now, God did set the members each one of them in the body, according as He willed, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now has God set the members each one of them in the body, as he would.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But now God hath set the members every one of them in the body as it hath pleased him. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But instead, God has placed the parts, each one of them, in the body, just as it has pleased him. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/12.htm">New American Bible</a> But as it is, God placed the parts, each one of them, in the body as he intended. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But now God has set every member in the body, as it has pleased him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But now God has set everyone of the members in the body just as he has chosen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But now God has placed the members, each of them, in the body, as it has pleased him. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But now God has placed the members each one of them in the body, as he wished. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But now hath God placed the members, every one of them in the body, as he hath chosen. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now God disposed every one of the members in the body as he thought fit. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But, as a matter of fact, God has arranged the parts in the body--every one of them--as He has seen fit. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, as it is, God did set the members, each one of them in the body, even as He willed. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But now God hath placed the members, every one of them in the body, as He pleased. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/12-18.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=2630" 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> …17If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3570.htm" title="3570: Nyni (Adv) -- A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.">in fact,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: etheto (V-AIM-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">has arranged</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/3196.htm" title="3196: melē (N-ANP) -- A bodily organ, limb, member. Of uncertain affinity; a limb or part of the body.">members</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.">of</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/1538.htm" title="1538: hekaston (Adj-ANS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">every</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hen (Adj-ANS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of them,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">according to</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: ēthelēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">His design.</a> 19If they were all one part, where would the body be?…<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="/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="/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="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. <a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Ephesians 1:22-23</a> And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, / which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. <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/2-21.htm">Ephesians 2:21-22</a> In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Romans 9:20-21</a> But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6-7</a> I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-17.htm">1 Corinthians 10:17</a> Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body; for we all partake of the one loaf. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a> It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a> For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a> Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But now has God set the members every one of them in the body, as it has pleased him.hath.<a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">1 Corinthians 12:24,28</a> For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: … as it.<a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">1 Corinthians 12:11</a> But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5</a> Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?<a href="/1_corinthians/15-38.htm">1 Corinthians 15:38</a> But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-17.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-22.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">Members</a> <a href="/psalms/150-4.htm">Organs</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-14.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Willed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Arranged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-19.htm">Body</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-20.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-20.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-20.htm">Members</a> <a href="/job/40-17.htm">Organs</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-20.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-28.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-38.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-38.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-38.htm">Willed</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>But in fact, This phrase emphasizes the certainty and reality of the statement that follows. It serves as a contrast to any misconceptions or misunderstandings that might have been present among the Corinthian believers. The Apostle Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, a city known for its diversity and division, to affirm the truth of God's intentional design.God has arranged The use of "arranged" indicates intentionality and order. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and providence, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a> where God orders creation. It underscores the belief that God is actively involved in the life of the church, orchestrating its structure and function. This aligns with passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a>, which speaks of God working all things according to the counsel of His will.the members of the body, The "body" metaphor is central to Paul's teaching on the church, illustrating unity and diversity. Each "member" or part of the body has a unique role, similar to how different parts of a physical body function together. This concept is further explored in <a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Romans 12:4-5</a>, where Paul discusses the diversity of gifts and functions within the church. The metaphor highlights the interdependence of believers and the importance of each person's contribution.every one of them, This phrase emphasizes inclusivity and the value of each individual within the church. It reflects the biblical principle that all believers, regardless of their background or abilities, are important to the body of Christ. This counters any elitism or division, reminding the Corinthians that every member is essential, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, which speaks of unity in Christ.according to His design. This underscores the divine purpose and intentionality behind the arrangement of the church. It suggests that God has a specific plan and purpose for each believer, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a>, which speaks of God's plans for His people. The phrase also reflects the idea of divine craftsmanship, akin to <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a>, where believers are described as God's workmanship, created for good works. This design is not random but purposeful, reflecting God's wisdom and love for His church.<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 challenges in maintaining unity among believers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> A diverse congregation facing issues of division and misunderstanding of spiritual gifts, prompting Paul to address the importance of unity and diversity within the body of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine arranger and designer of the body of Christ, emphasizing His sovereignty and intentionality in placing each member in their specific role.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_and_design.htm">Divine Sovereignty and Design</a> God is the ultimate designer of the church, placing each member with purpose and intention. Recognizing His sovereignty helps us appreciate our unique roles and contributions. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The diversity of gifts and roles within the church is intentional and necessary for its proper functioning. Embracing this diversity fosters unity and strengthens the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/i/individual_purpose_and_value.htm">Individual Purpose and Value</a> Every member of the church has a specific role and value. Understanding this can encourage believers to actively participate and contribute to the church community. <a href="/topical/i/interdependence_of_believers.htm">Interdependence of Believers</a> Just as the human body relies on each part to function properly, so does the church rely on each member. This interdependence calls for cooperation and mutual support. <a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_faithfulness.htm">Contentment and Faithfulness</a> Being content with the role God has assigned us and being faithful in fulfilling it is crucial for the health and growth of the church.<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_are_your_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are your spiritual gifts?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_asperger's.htm">What does the Bible say about Asperger's Syndrome?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_pineal_gland_do.htm">What does the pineal gland do?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_kings_and_2_chronicles_differ_on_hiram's_ancestry.htm">Why does 1 Kings 7:13–14 attribute Hiram’s skill to Tyrian ancestry while 2 Chronicles provides slightly different details about his background? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - As it hath pleased him. Not arbitrarily, but in furtherance of one wise and beneficent design, so that each may be honoured and indispensable, and therefore contented in its own sphere. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. in fact, Νυνὶ (Nyni) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3570.htm">Strong's 3570: </a> A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. has arranged ἔθετο (etheto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative 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 - Accusative 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. of 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. every ἕκαστον (hekaston) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. one ἓν (hen) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Plural <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. according to καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. His design. ἠθέλησεν (ēthelēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">1 Corinthians 12:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-18.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 12:18 But now God has set the members (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 12:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 12:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 12:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 12:19" /></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>