1 Corinthians 12:31
But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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 5:6"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.
1 Corinthians 8:1Now as to things which have been sacrificed to idols. This is a subject which we already understand--because we all have knowledge of it. Knowledge, however, tends to make people conceited; it is love that builds us up.
1 Corinthians 14:39The conclusion, my brethren, is this. Be earnestly ambitious to prophesy, and do not check speaking with tongues;
Hebrews 11:4Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, he still 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 →