1 Corinthians 12:31
But let your desires be turned to the more important things given by the Spirit. And now I am pointing out to you an even better way.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
In Context
30Are all able to take away disease? have all the power of tongues? are all able to give their sense?
Cross References
Matthew 5:6Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now about things offered to images: we all seem to ourselves to have knowledge. Knowledge gives pride, but love gives true strength.
1 Corinthians 14:39So then, my brothers, let it be your chief desire to be prophets; but let no one be stopped from using tongues.
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel made a better offering to God than Cain, and he had witness through it of his righteousness, God giving his approval of his offering: and his voice still comes to us through it though he is dead.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:28-31
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more… Read the whole commentary →