1 Corinthians 12:31

Though I will shew you a way yet more excellent.

1 Corinthians 14:39

Wherefore, my brethren, be most desirous to prophesy, and yet forbid not to speak with tongues:

1 Corinthians 13:1-1

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

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied.

Luke 10:42

And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

1 Corinthians 8:1

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

Philippians 3:8

Yea doubtless and I count all but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all, and I account them but dung, that I may gain Christ, and be found in Him,

Hebrews 11:4

By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God bearing witness to his gifts: and by it, though dead, he yet speaketh.

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, we know that we all have knowledge about them. Knowledge however puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 14:1
Labour after charity, and be desirous of spiritual gifts: but especially that ye may prophesy.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied.
Luke 10:42
And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Shew

Philippians 3:8
Yea doubtless and I count all but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all, and I account them but dung, that I may gain Christ, and be found in Him,
Hebrews 11:4
By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God bearing witness to his gifts: and by it, though dead, he yet speaketh.

General references

1 Corinthians 16:14
and let all your affairs be carried on in love.