1 Corinthians 4:18

Now some are full of pride, as if I was not coming to you.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

In Context

17For this cause I have sent Timothy to you, who is my dear and true child in the Lord; he will make clear to you my ways in Christ, even as I am teaching everywhere in every church.

19But I will come to you in a short time, if it is pleasing to the Lord, and I will take note, not of the word of those who are full of pride, but of the power.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 4:18-21

Paul's Affection and Authority. ( a. d. 57.) 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. 18 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 21 What will ye? shall… Read the whole commentary →

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