1 Corinthians 12:31
Seek earnestly these greater gifts; and yet I show unto you a more excellent way.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 righteousness: because they shall be filled.
1 Corinthians 8:1But concerning things offered to idols: we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but divine love builds up.
1 Corinthians 14:39So, my brethren, be zealous to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues;
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered up to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received the witness that he was righteous, God witnessing to his gifts: and through it he having died is still 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 →