1 Corinthians 4:21
What will ye? that, with a rod, I should come unto you? or, with love, and a spirit of meekness?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, not in speech, is the kingdom of God, but, in power.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:23But, I, call upon God, as a witness, against my own soul,—that, to spare you, not yet, have I come unto Corinth:
2 Corinthians 2:3And I wrote this very thing—lest, if I came, I should have, grief, from those over whom I had need to rejoice,—having confidence in you all, that, my joy, is the joy, of you all.
2 Corinthians 10:1Moreover, I, Paul, myself, exhort you, through the meekness and considerateness of the Christ,—I who, to look upon, indeed, am lowly toward you, but, absent, am bold towards you;—
2 Corinthians 10:8Yea, if, somewhat more abundantly, I should boast concerning our authority—which the Lord hath given for building up and not for pulling you down, I shall not be put to shame,—
2 Corinthians 13:2I have said beforehand, and do say beforehand,—as present the second time, although now absent, unto them who before sinned, and unto all the rest,—that, if I come again, I will not spare.
1 Thessalonians 2:7But we became gentle in your midst,—as though, a nursing mother, had been cherishing 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 →