'Excel' in the Bible

Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.

But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness excel in glory!

Now as you excel in everything—faith, speech, knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us—excel also in this grace.

And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more.

for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more,