1 Corinthians 12:31

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

1 Corinthians 14:39

Therefore, brethren, be eager to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

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

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Luke 10:42

But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.

Philippians 3:8

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but rubbish, that I may win Christ,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being 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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Bible References

Covet

1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.
1 Corinthians 14:1
Follow after love, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Luke 10:42
But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Shew

Philippians 3:8
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but rubbish, that I may win Christ,
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaks.

General references

1 Corinthians 16:14
Let all your things be done with love.