1 Corinthians 4:20

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

1 Corinthians 4:20 · King James Version

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In other versions

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.
BBE
For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
DBY
For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
WEB
for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?
YLT
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
ENG
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
WBT
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
BSB

In context

¹⁸Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.

¹⁹But 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.

²⁰For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

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

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