1 Corinthians 4:21
What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of gentleness?
Text-Critical English NT
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 demonstrated not by talk but by power.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:23I call upon God as a witness against me, that the reason I did not return to Corinth was to spare you.
2 Corinthians 2:3That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I came I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence about you all that my joy would be yours.
2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, myself appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when with you face to face, but bold toward you when absent!
2 Corinthians 10:8For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority, which the Lord has given us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
2 Corinthians 13:2I gave a warning when I was present the second time, and now I am giving this written warning while absent: If I come again I will not spare those who sinned previously or any of the others,
1 Thessalonians 2:7Instead, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her 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 →