1 Corinthians 12:19

“And if they were all one member, etc.] As all eye, or all ear, or all hand, or all foot: where were the body? where would be the body? it would not be a body consisting of such proper and suitable members, as now it is: so if the community of the saints were either all ministers, or all hearers, etc. there would be no body, consisting of different persons, to receive any benefit or usefulness from either; the church of Christ would not be that uniform, useful, and consistent community it is.”

“where were the body--which, by its very idea, "hath many members" (Co1 12:12, Co1 12:14), [ALFORD].”

“And if all were one member - If there were nothing but an eye, an ear, or a limb, there would be no body The idea which this seems intended to illustrate is, that if there was not variety of talent and endowment in the church, the church could not itself exist. If, for example, there were nothing but apostles, or prophets, or teachers; if there were none but those who spoke with tongues or could interpret them, the church could not exist. A variety of talents and attainments in their proper places is as useful as are the various members of the human body. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Co1 12:14 1 Corinthians 12:21”