1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
In Context
21What will ye? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love, and the spirit of meekness?
Cross References
Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Romans 15:19in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the good news of Christ;
1 Corinthians 2:4And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of man's wisdom, but with demonstration of the Spirit and of power;
1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men were we among you, for your sake.
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 →