1 Corinthians 12:31
“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But covet earnestly the best gifts,.... Which may be rendered either indicatively as an assertion, "ye do covet…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But covet earnestly - Greek “Be zealous for” Ζηλοῦτε Zēloute. This word, however, may be either in the indicative mood…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But covet earnestly - To covet signifies to desire earnestly. This disposition towards heavenly things is highly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 12:27-31
I. Here the apostle sums up the argument, and applies this similitude to the church of Christ, concerning which…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
1Co 12:31 Ch. 1Co 13:13. The Excellencies of Love
and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way Literally, and…
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