Contradiction with Romans 12:4-5
These verses emphasize that all members have not the same office but are one body in Christ, yet 1 Corinthians 12:17 suggests concern over singularity in roles, which contrasts with this unity through diverse functions.
Romans 12:4-5: For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:11-13
This passage highlights individual roles like apostles, prophets, and teachers, for perfecting saints and edifying the body, contrasting with the hypothetical singular body part discussed in 1 Corinthians 12:17.
Ephesians 4:11-13: And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Contradiction with James 2:26
States that faith without works is dead, emphasizing action, whereas 1 Corinthians 12:17's illustration of an eye alone implies inaction if the whole body were like a single organ, contradicting the necessity for diverse actions.
James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:22
Focuses on the eye being the light of the body, implying significant singular importance, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 12:17 where an eye's sole presence is insufficient for a body's functionality.
Matthew 6:22: The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:29
Suggests removing an offending eye for the body's betterment, underscoring individual sacrifice over collective contribution as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:17 which argues against such singular existence.
Matthew 5:29: And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast [it] from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not [that] thy whole body should be cast into hell. [offend...: or, do cause thee to offend]