1 Corinthians 4:18

Certain persons have become inflated in thinking that I would not return to you.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

17For this reason, I have sent you Timothy, who is my dearest son, and who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways, which are in Christ Jesus, just as I teach everywhere, in every church.

19But I will return to you soon, if the Lord is willing. And I will consider, not the words of those who are inflated, but the virtue.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21What would you prefer? Should I return to you with a rod, or with charity and a spirit of meekness?

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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