1 Corinthians 12:31
But if you are emulous of great gifts, I will yet show you a way more admirable.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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 the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues, or do all interpret?
Cross References
Matthew 5:6Blessed they who hunger and thirst unto righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
1 Corinthians 8:1RESPECTING the sacrifices of idols, we know that in all of us there is knowledge; and knowledge inflateth, but love buildeth up.
1 Corinthians 14:39Be emulous, therefore, my brethren, to prophesy, and to speak with tongues forbid not;
Hebrews 11:4By faith Habel offered a sacrifice which was far better than that of Koen unto Aloha; and because of it there is respecting him a testimony that he was righteous; and Aloha gave witness concerning his oblation; and on account thereof also while dead he is speaking.
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 →