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1 Corinthians 4:18-21
New American Standard Bible
1 Corinthians 4:18-21
New American Standard Bible
18 Now some have become [a](A)arrogant, as though I were not (B)coming to you. 19 But I (C)will come to you soon, (D)if the Lord wills, and I shall find out, not the [b]words of those who are (E)arrogant, but their power. 20 For the kingdom of God is (F)not in [c]words, but in power. 21 What do you desire? (G)That I come to you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of gentleness?
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- 1 Corinthians 4:18 Lit puffed up
- 1 Corinthians 4:19 Lit word
- 1 Corinthians 4:20 Lit word
1 Corinthians 4:18-21
New International Version
1 Corinthians 4:18-21
New International Version
18 Some of you have become arrogant,(A) as if I were not coming to you.(B) 19 But I will come to you very soon,(C) if the Lord is willing,(D) and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. 20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of(E) talk but of power.(F) 21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline,(G) or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?
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