In this beautiful statement, Paul describes one practical manifestation of the church’s unity in diversity. God’s people are to share one another’s troubles and joys (compare Romans 12:15). The word honoured
can be understood in a broad sense, as referring to a state of prosperity and happiness.
We can again think of a human body. When one body part is hurt, the whole body suffers. On the other hand, a healthy and well-dressed body part contributes to the health and beauty of the whole body.
26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.