1 Corinthians 12:31

But covet earnestly the best gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak in languages.

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

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

Matthew 5:6

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

Luke 10:42

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

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as concerning things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Philippians 3:8

Yes doubtless, and I count all things to be loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them to be dung, that I may win Christ,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

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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 as concerning things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 14:1
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Luke 10:42
But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Shew

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

General references

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