1 Corinthians 12:31

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 12:31

BSB

But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

AKJV

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I to you a more excellent way.

CPDV

But be zealous for the better charisms. And I reveal to you a yet more excellent way.

ERV

But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And a still more excellent way shew I unto you.

NHEB

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.

SMT

And be emulous of the better favors: and yet I shew you a way according to eminence.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 12:31

ButG1161ConjunctioncovetearnestlyG2206VerbthebestG2909Adjective giftsG5486Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction yetG2089AdverbshewIG1166VerbuntoyouG5213amoreG2596Preposition excellentG5236Noun Feminine wayG3598Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 12:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 12:31

Summary

Pursue gifts but prioritize love

Event

Exhortation toward better path

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD