1 Corinthians 12:31

Be envious, however, of the greater gifts; and, yet, a much more excellent way, unto you, I point out: -

1 Corinthians 14:39

So, then, my brethren, - be zealous to prophesy, and do not forbid, to be speaking with tongues;

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

Although with the tongues of men, I be speaking, and of messengers, and have not, love, I have become resounding brass, or a clanging cymbal;

Matthew 5:6

Happy, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for, they, shall be filled:

Luke 10:42

Of few things, is there need, or, of one; Mary, in fact, hath chosen, the good part, - one which shall not be taken away from her.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now, concerning the idol-sacrifices, we are aware - because we, all, have knowledge, - knowledge, puffeth up, but, love, buildeth up;

Philippians 3:8

Yea, doubtless! and I account all things to be, loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom, the loss, of all things, have I suffered, and do account them refuse, in order that, Christ, I may win,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith, a fuller sacrifice, did Abel, offer unto God, than Cain, - through which, he received witness that he was righteous, there being a witnessing upon his gifts, by God; and, through it, though he died, he yet is speaking.

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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, concerning the idol-sacrifices, we are aware - because we, all, have knowledge, - knowledge, puffeth up, but, love, buildeth up;
1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love; nevertheless be envious of the spiritual gifts, - and, rather, that ye may be prophesying.
Matthew 5:6
Happy, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for, they, shall be filled:
Luke 10:42
Of few things, is there need, or, of one; Mary, in fact, hath chosen, the good part, - one which shall not be taken away from her.

Shew

Philippians 3:8
Yea, doubtless! and I account all things to be, loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom, the loss, of all things, have I suffered, and do account them refuse, in order that, Christ, I may win,
Hebrews 11:4
By faith, a fuller sacrifice, did Abel, offer unto God, than Cain, - through which, he received witness that he was righteous, there being a witnessing upon his gifts, by God; and, through it, though he died, he yet is speaking.

General references

1 Corinthians 16:14
Let, all your affairs, in love, be carried on.