'Greater' in the Bible

But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

then he appeared to above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain until now, but some are fallen asleep;