1 Corinthians 4:20

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Corinthians 4:20

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

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KJV

King James Version

For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.

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WEB

World English Bible

For God’s Kingdom is not in word, but in power.

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ASV

American Standard Version

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

For not in word [is] the kingdom of God, but in power.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 4

¹⁸ Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.

¹⁹ But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

²⁰ For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

²¹ Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

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