Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 4:20

1 Corinthians chapter 4 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

Context

v.19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power.

v.20This passage

v.21What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 15:19

    in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and round about even unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ;

  • 2 Corinthians 10:4

    (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds);

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:5

    how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.

  • Romans 1:16

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

  • Romans 14:17

    for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:24

    but unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.