1 Corinthians 12:18

1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12

“But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.”1 Corinthians 12:18

What Does 1 Corinthians 12:18 Mean?

1 Corinthians 12:18 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Community, Unity, and Spiritual Gifts.

Cross-References (18)

These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 12:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ecclesiastes 4:9“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”1 Corinthians 12:28“And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.”Romans 12:3“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”1 Corinthians 12:11“But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.”Matthew 6:27“Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?”Luke 12:32“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”1 Corinthians 3:5“Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?”Psalms 135:6“Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.”Luke 10:21“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”1 Corinthians 12:24“For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:”Isaiah 46:10“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:”Jonah 1:14“Wherefore they cried unto the LORD, and said, We beseech thee, O LORD, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man’s life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O LORD, hast done as it pleased thee.”1 Corinthians 15:38“But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.”Psalms 110:3“Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.”Ephesians 1:5“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”Ephesians 1:9“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:”Revelation 4:11“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”

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