1 Corinthians 12:31

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

1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

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

Matthew 5:6

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

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies.

More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Corinthians 12:31

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

Covet

Shew

Philippians 3:8

Hebrews 11:4

General references

1 Corinthians 16:14

Bible References

Covet

Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge

makes arrogant, but love edifies.

Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

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

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Shew

More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of

knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ,

General references

Let all that you do be done in love.