1 Corinthians 4:20-21

J.B. Phillips New Testament

^18-20 Some of you have apparently grown conceited enough to think that I should not visit you. But please God it will not be long before I do come in person. Then I shall be able to see what power, apart from their words, these pretentious ones among you really possess. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of a spate of word but of the power of Christian living.

²¹ Now it’s up to you to choose! Shall I come to you ready to chastise you, or in love and gentleness?