1 Corinthians 12:31

Modern English Version

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. Yet I show you a more excellent way.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

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

Luke 10:42

But one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.”

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Follow after love and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore, brothers, eagerly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as concerning food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge produces arrogance, but love edifies.

Philippians 3:8

Yes, certainly, I count everything as loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have forfeited the loss of all things and count them as rubbish that I may gain Christ,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain offered. Through this he was approved as righteous, with God testifying concerning his gifts. He still speaks through his faith, though he is dead.