1 Corinthians 12:31

Verse 31 of 31. The 12th of 16 chapters in 1 Corinthians, in The Letters of Paul.

27Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

28And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

29Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

30Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

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

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1 Corinthians 12:31 in the World English Bible

But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.
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Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:31

Here the apostle sums up the argument, and applies this similitude to the church of Christ, concerning which observe,

Read Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 12:27–31: On Spiritual Gifts. (a. d. 57.)

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King James Version. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.