1 Corinthians 12:30-31
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak in tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? 31 But be zealous-for[a] the greater gifts.
The Value of Your God-Given Gift Is Measured By Your Love
And[b] I show you a way still[c] beyond measure[d]:
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- 1 Corinthians 12:31 The Spirit gives gifts as He wills. But since we do not know the works God has prepared for us (Eph 2:10), we should aim to be of maximum value to the body.
- 1 Corinthians 12:31 Having completed his main explanation of gifts, Paul now puts them in a broader context.
- 1 Corinthians 12:31 Or, And furthermore, I show you a way beyond measure.
- 1 Corinthians 12:31 While some gifts are greater than others in edification value, love is beyond measure. God gives gifts; God is love.
1 Corinthians 12:30-31
New International Version
30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues[a]?(A) Do all interpret? 31 Now eagerly desire(B) the greater gifts.
Love Is Indispensable
And yet I will show you the most excellent way.
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