¹⁷ Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body,^(A) for we all share the one loaf.

⁵ so in Christ we, though many, form one body,^(A) and each member belongs to all the others.

¹⁵ Let the peace of Christ^(A) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body^(B) you were called to peace.^(C) And be thankful.

²⁷ Now you are the body of Christ,^(A) and each one of you is a part of it.^(B)

Unity and Diversity in the Body

¹² Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body,^(A) so it is with Christ.^(B)

²⁵ Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully^(A) to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.^(B)

¹⁶ From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows^(A) and builds itself up^(B) in love,^(C) as each part does its work.

¹² to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ^(A) may be built up^{(B) 13} until we all reach unity^(C) in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God^(D) and become mature,^(E) attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.^(F)

⁴ There is one body^(A) and one Spirit,^(B) just as you were called to one hope when you were called^(C);