1 Corinthians 4:18

Now some of you are inflated, as though I would not dare come to you.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

In Context

17For this cause have I sent to you Timothy, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, that he might bring to your recollection my ways in Messiah, agreeably to what I teach in all the churches.

19But I will come to you speedily, if God be willing: and I will know, not the speech of them who exalt themselves, but their power:

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21What will ye? Shall I come to you with the rod, or with love and a gentle spirit?

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 →

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