1 Corinthians 12:23-24

1 Corinthians 12:23-24

[23] And  those  members of the body,  which we think  less honourable,  we bestow  honour;  and  uncomely  parts have  comeliness.  [24] For  comely  parts have  no  need:  but  God  the body  together,  having given  honour  to that part which lacked: 

What does 1 Corinthians 12:23-24 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

When dealing with our human bodies we bestow more honor on our less honorable parts by covering them up. This makes our unseemly members more seemly. Paul may have been referring to the sexual organs. [1] On the other hand, the more honorable parts, such as our faces, do not require special covering. The point is that we take special pains to honor our less esteemed physical members, and we should do the same in the church rather than neglecting or despising them. When is the last time your church gave public recognition to the nursery workers or the clean up crew?