If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” is it not on the contrary still a part of the body?

The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”

But [on the other hand] the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification [to promote their spiritual growth] and [speaks words of] encouragement [to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God] and [speaks words of] consolation [to compassionately comfort them].

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.