The greater gifts (τα χαρισματα τα μειζονα). Paul unhesitatingly ranks some spiritual gifts above others. Ζηλοω here has good sens…

But covet earnestly. The Greek is, "Be zealous for," (zēloute). This word, however, may be either in the indicative mood (you do …

But covet earnestly,—Better, But earnestly seek the better gifts. All this argument is not meant to check zeal a…

But covet earnestly the best gifts:

I would not wish you, brother, to repress your aspirations for these blessings; I am very eager …

Having mentioned tongues and their interpretation, Paul urges Christians to seek the better gifts—not that of speaking in tongues, which the Corint…

Seek after the more excellent gifts. It might also be rendered—Value highly; and it would not quite fit with the passage, though …

But covet earnestly the best gifts
Which may be rendered either indicatively as an assertion, "you do covet earnestl…

Contempt, hatred, envy, and strife are very unnatural in Christians. It is like the members of the same body being without concern for one another …

Having laid out the distinction among spiritual gifts, the Apostle now explains it using the analogy of a natural body. He first presents the analo…