17If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell?
With a bizarre illustration, Paul shows how foolish it is to emphasize certain spiritual gifts to such an extent that other gifts are overlooked. How would a body be able to survive and function if it was only an eye or only an ear?
17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell?