1 Corinthians 12:31

But you should be eager for the greater gifts. And now I will show you a way that is beyond comparison. ¹ 

But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way.

And in any event, you should desire the most helpful gifts. First, however, let me tell you about something else that is better than any of them!

And yet some of you keep competing for so-called "important" parts. But now I want to lay out a far better way for you.

But let your desires be turned to the more important things given by the Spirit. And now I am pointing out to you an even better way.

But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.

But you should be eager for the greater gifts. And now I will show you a way that is beyond comparison. ¹ 

¹ tn Grk “a still more excellent way.” In this context the phrase has an elative rather than a comparative sense, however.