1 Corinthians 4:19
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
18Now some were puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.
20For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Cross References
Acts 18:21but took leave of them, saying: [18:21][I must by all means keep the coming feast at Jerusalem; but] I will return again to you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
Acts 20:2And having gone through those regions, and given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.
1 Corinthians 2:6But we speak wisdom among those who are perfect; but a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who come to naught.
1 Corinthians 11:34If any one is hungry, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest I will set in order when I come.
1 Corinthians 16:5And I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia. For I pass through Macedonia;
2 Corinthians 1:23But I invoke God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I came not yet to Corinth.
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 →