1 Corinthians 12:31
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But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
In other translations
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
Greek words
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