1 Corinthians 12:26

Suffer. When injury comes to one member of the body, the whole body is caused to suffer, because of the natural, vital connection between the injured member and the rest of the body. So with the church; there should be such close and living connection among the members that the suffering of one is communicated to the entire church, and the interest and active help of all is enlisted to help the suffering member. If one is suffering through poverty, for example, it is the responsibility of the church to relieve that suffering by ministry to his material needs; if one is persecuted for his faith, the whole body of believers should share his trial and rally round him to give what support they can (see Rom. 12:13, 15, 16; Gal. 6:2; 7T 292). The church is a closely knit organization; in it is to be seen unity that is likened to that between the members of the Godhead (John 17:21, 23; Rom. 12:4, 5). Christ identifies Himself with His people, and when one of them suffers He feels the pain (Matt. 25:40, 45; Acts 9:5). As in the natural body a sting in a finger is felt right up the arm and through the body, so in the spiritual body, when one of Satan’s poisoned darts pierces the heart of one member, the whole church is affected. The whole body is disgraced by the defection of the least member.

Honoured. The health of one member of the body is reflected in the well-being of the entire body. So in the church. The honor that comes to one of its members by special endowment is shared by all, for all are benefited by his special endowments.