1 Corinthians 12:27
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”
σῶμα
Body, physical form. Sōma. You were bought with a price, so glorify God in your body. The physical is not incidental to faith. Honor what carries the image.
Ἰησοῦς
Christ
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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μέλος
Members
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μέλος
Member, body part. Melos. You are the body of Christ and each one of you is a part of it. Every member matters. An unused body part atrophies. Use what God gave you.
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Χριστός
of Christ
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Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
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μέρος
particular.
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μέρος
Part, portion, share. Meros. Every member of the body has its part to play, and every believer receives a portion in Christ. Know your part and fulfill it.
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