body” (composed of all God’s people, Jew or Greek) into which the Holy Spirit has baptized (“united”) them. And they all partake of the same Spirit (v. 13; see also 2 Cor. 1:21, 22). Throughout verses 4–27, Paul stresses each member’s need of the rest. All parts of the body—even the less honorable ones—are essential. Therefore, he says, there must be no division in the body (v. 25). There should be mutual caring (v. 25b). Counselors who rightly enlist other members of the congregation to help in