1 Corinthians 12:31

you are contesting about the superiority of your gifts: but I point out to you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:39

wherefore, brethren, zealously exercise the gift of prophecy, and don't prohibit those that speak in an unknown language.

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

For tho' I should speak with the eloquence of men, and of angels, and not have social affection, I should be like sounding brass, or a noisy cymbal.

Matthew 5:6

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

Luke 10:42

but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as to things offered to idols, 'tis certain that the knowledge you all pretend to have, swells you with pride, but 'tis charity that edifieth.

Philippians 3:8

nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ,

Hebrews 11:4

'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 as to things offered to idols, 'tis certain that the knowledge you all pretend to have, swells you with pride, but 'tis charity that edifieth.
1 Corinthians 14:1
Cultivate social virtue; then desire spiritual gifts, but chiefly that of explaining the prophetical writings.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be satisfied.
Luke 10:42
but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

Shew

Philippians 3:8
nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ,
Hebrews 11:4
'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.

General references

1 Corinthians 16:14
let all your transactions flow from social affections.