1 Corinthians 4:19
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
18Now some are 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 taking his leave of them, and saying, I will return again unto you if God will, he set sail from Ephesus.
Acts 20:2And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece.
1 Corinthians 2:6We speak wisdom, however, among them that are fullgrown: yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought:
1 Corinthians 11:34If any man is hungry, let him eat at home; that your coming together be not unto judgment. And the rest will I set in order whensoever I come.
1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia;
2 Corinthians 1:23But I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I forbare to come unto 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 →