1 Corinthians 12:31

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Strive for the greater gifts. Yet I can still show you a way beyond all comparison the best.

Cross References

Matthew 5:6

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

Luke 10:42

But only a few are necessary, or rather one. Mary has chosen the good part, and it shall not be taken away from her."

1 Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak in the 'tongues' of men, or even of angels, yet have not Love, I have become mere echoing brass, or a clanging cymbal!

1 Corinthians 14:1

Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore, my Brothers, strive for the gift of preaching, and yet do not forbid speaking in 'tongues.'

1 Corinthians 8:1

With reference to food that has been offered in sacrifice to idols-We are aware that all of us have knowledge! Knowledge breeds conceit, while love builds up character.

Philippians 3:8

More than that, I count everything as loss, for the sake of the exceeding value of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord. And for his sake I have lost everything, and count it as refuse, if I may but gain Christ and be found in union with him;

Hebrews 11:4

Faith made the sacrifice which Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain's, and won him renown as a righteous man, God himself establishing his renown by accepting his gifts; and it is by the example of his faith that Abel, though dead, still speaks.