²⁷ Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.^{(A) 28} And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues.^{(B) 29} Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work powerful deeds? ³⁰ Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?^{(C) 31} But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.^(D)

¹⁸ If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.^(A)

⁸ For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.^(A)