1 Corinthians 12:18

Hath God set the members ... - God has formed the body, with its various members, as he saw would best conduce to the harmony and usefulness of all.

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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The body of Christ and its members:
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

As it hath pleased him — With the most exquisite wisdom and goodness.

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

Related Commentaries of 1 Corinthians 12:18

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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