Bible verse
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
1 Corinthians 4:20 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Corinthians 4.
16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
17 That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.
18 Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.
19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.
20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
21 Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
KJV
For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
ASV
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
ERV
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
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