1 Corinthians 12:31

31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way.

1 Corinthians 12:31 in Other Translations

KJV
31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
ESV
31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
NLT
31 So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.
MSG
31 And yet some of you keep competing for so-called "important" parts. But now I want to lay out a far better way for you.
CSB
31 But desire the greater gifts. And I will show you an even better way.

1 Corinthians 12:31 In-Context

29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues ? Do all interpret?
31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 14:1,39
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