1 Corinthians 12:31
But desire earnestly the greater gifts; and moreover, I show to you a more excellent way.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
In Context
30Have all gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?
Cross References
Matthew 5:6Happy they that hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.
1 Corinthians 8:1NOW concerning the things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.
1 Corinthians 14:39Wherefore, brethren, desire earnestly the gift of prophecy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it, being dead, he yet speaks.
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 →