1 Corinthians 4:20
for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
In Context
21what do ye wish? with a rod shall I come unto you, or in love, with a spirit also of meekness?
Cross References
Romans 1:16for I am not ashamed of the good news of the Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to every one who is believing, both to Jew first, and to Greek.
Romans 15:19in power of signs and wonders, in power of the Spirit of God; so that I, from Jerusalem, and in a circle as far as Illyricum, have fully preached the good news of the Christ;
1 Corinthians 2:4and my word and my preaching was not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power —
1 Thessalonians 1:5because our good news did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance, even as ye have known of what sort we became among you because of you,
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 →