1 Corinthians 12:31
But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
In Context
30Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
Cross References
Matthew 5:6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 14:39So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even 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 →