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1 Corinthians 12:25Spiritual gifts & one body
that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. When one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
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Interpretation

1 Corinthians 12:25 shows a members care that takes shape in workplaces and streets—listen for "members" and "one". Entrust members care when pressure tempts shortcuts—make holiness concrete.

Context

In 1 Corinthians (Epistle/Letter), highlighting members care. Within ch. 12, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “members” and “one”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for 1 Corinthians. Modern scholarship on 1 Corinthians sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Date: AD 53–55. 1 Corinthians seems aimed at Church in Corinth.. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the Spiritual gifts & one body. This verse leans into apostolic community. Community issues in Corinth form the backdrop for instruction.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 53–55
Audience:Church in Corinth.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46