1 Corinthians 12:31
But be zealous for the better gifts. And I shew unto you yet a more excellent way.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 5:6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now concerning those things that are sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up; but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 14:39Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice exceeding that of Cain, by which he obtained a testimony that he was just, God giving testimony to his gifts; and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
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 →