1 Corinthians 12:31

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

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

Luke 10:42

one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.”

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

1 Corinthians 14:39

So, my brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues;

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” “Knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.

Philippians 3:8

Indeed I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as refuse, in order that I may gain Christ

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received approval as righteous, God bearing witness by accepting his gifts; he died, but through his faith he is still speaking.