1 Corinthians 4:21
So what do you want? Shall I come with a stick to beat you, or in love and a gentle spirit?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
In Context
20For the kingdom of God is not about mere words, but about power.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:23I call God as my witness that it was to avoid causing you pain that I chose not to come to Corinth.
2 Corinthians 2:3That's why I wrote what I did, so that I wouldn't be sad over those who should make me happy. I was so sure that all of you would share in my happiness.
2 Corinthians 10:1This is me Paul, personally appealing to you through Christ's kindness and gentleness, the one who is “shy” when I have to face you but who is “bold” when I'm not there.
2 Corinthians 10:8Even though I may seem to be boasting a little too much about our authority, I'm not embarrassed about it. The Lord gave this authority to us to build you up, not to knock you down.
2 Corinthians 13:2I already warned those of you who were sinning when I visited the second time. Even though I'm not there, I'm warning them again—and all the rest of you—that when I visit I won't hesitate to act against them,
1 Thessalonians 2:7but instead we acted kindly among you, like a mother caring for her own children.
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 →