1 Corinthians 12:15

15. The humbler members ought not to disparage themselves, or to be disparaged by others more noble (1 Corinthians 12:21; 1 Corinthians 12:22).

foot . . . hand—The humble speaks of the more honorable member which most nearly resembles itself: so the "ear" of the "eye" (the nobler and more commanding member, 1 Corinthians 12:22- :), (1 Corinthians 12:16). As in life each compares himself with those whom he approaches nearest in gifts, not those far superior. The foot and hand represent men of active life; the ear and eye, those of contemplative life.