1 Corinthians 4:18-21

New International Version

¹⁸ Some of you have become arrogant,^(A) as if I were not coming to you.^{(B) 19} But I will come to you very soon,^(C) if the Lord is willing,^(D) and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. ²⁰ For the kingdom of God is not a matter of^(E) talk but of power.^{(F) 21} What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline,^(G) or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?