Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 12:31
American Standard Version
But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.
Amplified® Bible
But earnestly desire {and} zealously cultivate the greatest {and} best gifts {and} graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love].
Darby English Version
But desire earnestly the greater gifts, and yet shew I unto you a way of more surpassing excellence.
International Standard Version
Keep on desiring the better gifts. And now I will show you the best way of all.
King James Version
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
Young's Literal Translation
and desire earnestly the better gifts; and yet a far excelling way do I shew to you: