1 Corinthians 12:31
Be envious, however, of the greater gifts; and, yet, a much more excellent way, unto you, I point out:—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, with tongues, speak? Do, all, translate?
Cross References
Matthew 5:6Happy, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for, they, shall be filled:
1 Corinthians 8:1Now, concerning the idol-sacrifices, we are aware—because we, all, have knowledge,—knowledge, puffeth up, but, love, buildeth up;
1 Corinthians 14:39So, then, my brethren,—be zealous to prophesy, and do not forbid, to be speaking with tongues;
Hebrews 11:4By faith, a fuller sacrifice, did Abel, offer unto God, than Cain,—through which, he received witness that he was righteous, there being a witnessing upon his gifts, by God; and, through it, though he died, he yet 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 →