1 Corinthians 12:25that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.
The setting
Corinth, Greece, ~55 AD. A wealthy port city where rich and poor, Jew and Gentile, slave and free all worship together - barely...
The emotion here: desperately pleading for them to stop destroying each other
The original word
σχίσμα (schisma) — a tear or split, like fabric ripping apart
Why it matters
Corinthian believers were dividing over which apostle they followed - Paul, Apollos, or Peter
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Corinthians 12:25
The word 'care' here is medical - like nursing someone back to health
Common misconceptionPeople think this means never disagree. Paul means don't let disagreements create permanent divisions that damage people.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Corinthians 12:25
Bible Genome reading
1 Corinthians 12:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Corinthians 12:25 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include unity, care, division. Notable phrases: no division; same care for one another. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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