1 Corinthians 12:20

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

Now - as the case really is; in contrast to the supposition (1 Corinthians 12:19: cf. 1 Corinthians 12:18).

Many members - mutually dependent.

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But one body — And it is a necessary consequence of this unity, that the several members need one another.

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

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