1 Corinthians 12:31

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δέ is a conjunction that can mean “but” or “and” or “also” or “moreover”. It is a word that is used very frequently in the New Testament, and is often unexpressed and not translated in English.
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The definite article
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The definite article
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Meaning

* And * Also * Both * Even * Too * So

Is a conjunction that connects single words or terms or sentences. IT is most frequently translated as “and”
ἔτι καθ’ ὑπερβολὴν ὁδὸν ὑμῖν δείκνυμι.
ESV
But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
NIV
But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
NLT
So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts.But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.
KJV
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.