1 Corinthians 12:31

A Conservative Version

But be zealous for the better gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of heavenly agents, but have not love, I have become sounding brass, or a clashing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore brothers, be zealous for prophesying, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled.

Philippians 3:8

But indeed therefore I even consider all things to be loss because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom I suffered the loss of all things, and consider them to be rubbish, so that I may gain C

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now about the things sacrificed to idols. We know that all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, because of which he was reported to be righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through it, he who died still speaks.

Luke 10:42

but one thing is necessary, and Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love, and be zealous for the spiritual things, but more that ye may prophesy.