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20 For the kingdom of God[a] is not a matter of words but of power. 21 What would you prefer? Am I to come to you with a whip or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

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  1. 1 Corinthians 4:20 Kingdom of God: the reign of God in the lives of his people, consisting of a new birth (Jn 3:3-8) and new life in Christ (2 Cor 5:17), which is evinced by dedicated membership in the Church and service to others (Mt 25:40ff).