Read Full ChapterIf the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
If the foot would say, “Because I’m not the hand, I’m not part of the body,” it is not therefore not part of the body.
World English Bible (WEB)
If{G1437} the foot{G4228} shall say{G2036}{(G5632)}, Because{G3754} I am{G1510}{(G5748)} not{G3756} the hand{G5495}, I am{G1510}{(G5748)} not{G3756} of{G1537} the body{G4983}; is{G2076}{(G5748)} it therefore{G3756}{G3844}{G5124} not{G3756} of{G1537} the body{G4983}?
Strong's King James
(15) Perhaps a foot says, "Because I'm not a hand, I'm not part of the body," is it by this, not a part of the body? No!
The F.O.G
[15] If your foot says, "Because I'm not a hand, I'm not really part of the body," that doesn't make it any less part of the body. Each member's unique role is essential.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
if the foot may say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body;’ it is not, because of this, not of the body;
Young's Literal Translation
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