1 Corinthians 12:29-31

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

²⁹All are not apostles, are^[a] they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All do not do miracles, do they? ³⁰All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak in tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? ³¹But be zealous-for^[b] the greater gifts.

The Value of Your God-Given Gift Is Measured By Your Love

And^[c] I show you a way still^[d] beyond measure^[e]:

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Footnotes

1 Corinthians 12:29 The grammar of all these questions expects a ‘no’ answer.
1 Corinthians 12:31 The Spirit gives gifts as He wills. But since we do not know the works God has prepared for us (Eph 2:10), we should aim to be of maximum value to the body.
1 Corinthians 12:31 Having completed his main explanation of gifts, Paul now puts them in a broader context.
1 Corinthians 12:31 Or, And furthermore, I show you a way beyond measure.
1 Corinthians 12:31 While some gifts are greater than others in edification value, love is beyond measure. God gives gifts; God is love.

Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT)

Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing