1 Corinthians 12:31

But seek earnestly the best gifts; and yet I show you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Wherefore, brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of an gels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.

Matthew 5:6

Bless ed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be filled.

Luke 10:42

one thing is needful; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now, with respect to meats offered to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge: knowledge puffs up with pride, but love edifies.

Philippians 3:8

Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks.

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Summary

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

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Covet

1 Corinthians 8:1
Now, with respect to meats offered to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge: knowledge puffs up with pride, but love edifies.
1 Corinthians 14:1
Cultivate love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
Matthew 5:6
Bless ed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be filled.
Luke 10:42
one thing is needful; and Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.

Shew

Philippians 3:8
Yes, verily, I also count all things to be loss, for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, on account of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be refuse, that I may gain Christ,
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks.

General references

1 Corinthians 16:14
Let every thing be done by you in love.