1 Corinthians 12:31
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 12
“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”1 Corinthians 12:31
What Does 1 Corinthians 12:31 Mean?
1 Corinthians 12:31 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 12, verse 31 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 12:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:1“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.”1 Corinthians 16:14“Let all your things be done with charity.”1 Corinthians 14:39“Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.”1 Corinthians 14:12“Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”Matthew 5:6“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”Philippians 3:8“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,”2 Kings 2:9“And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.”1 Corinthians 14:1“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”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 touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”Hebrews 11:4“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.”
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