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1 Corinthians 4:19-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Corinthians 4:19-21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power.(A) 20 For the kingdom of God depends not on talk but on power. 21 What would you prefer? Am I to come to you with a stick or with love in a spirit of gentleness?(B)
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1 Corinthians 4:19-21
New International Version
1 Corinthians 4:19-21
New International Version
19 But I will come to you very soon,(A) if the Lord is willing,(B) 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(C) talk but of power.(D) 21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline,(E) or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?
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