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1 Corinthians 12:30

1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 kjv — But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

King James Version

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

— 1 Corinthians 12:31-1953, King James Version

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1 Corinthians 12 — Context

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And 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.

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

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

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

1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 say?
1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 in the King James Version reads: “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 12, verses 31–1953.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 12:31-1953.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 in?
1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 12:31-1953?
1 Corinthians 12:31-1953 reads (KJV): “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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