# For

Paul uses this word to show that he will now explain why some Christians should not think they are better than others.

# we have many members in one body

Paul refers to all the believers in Christ as if they were different parts of the human body. He does this to illustrate that although believers may serve Christ in different ways, each person belongs to Christ and serves in an important way. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# members

Such parts of the body as eyes, ears, and hands.