31But be zealous for the better gifts. And I shew unto you yet a more excellent way.


In Context

28 And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors; after that miracles; then the graces of healing, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches.

29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors?

30 Are all workers of miracles? Have all the grace of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

31 But be zealous for the better gifts. And I shew unto you yet a more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 12:31 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:31But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:31But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:31But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:31But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet shew I unto you a way of more surpassing excellence.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:31But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And a still more excellent way shew I unto you.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:31But covet earnestly the best gifts. And yet I show to you a more excellent way.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:31But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:31and desire earnestly the better gifts; and yet a far excelling way do I shew to you:

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:31But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I to you a more excellent way.