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1 Corinthians 4:20-21
Good News Translation
1 Corinthians 4:20-21
Good News Translation
20 For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of words but of power. 21 Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in a spirit of love and gentleness?
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1 Corinthians 4:20-21
New International Version
1 Corinthians 4:20-21
New International Version
20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of(A) talk but of power.(B) 21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline,(C) or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?
1 Corinthians 4:20-21
New King James Version
1 Corinthians 4:20-21
New King James Version
20 For (A)the kingdom of God is not in word but in (B)power. 21 What do you want? (C)Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
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1 Corinthians 4:20-21
English Standard Version
1 Corinthians 4:20-21
English Standard Version
20 For (A)the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 21 What do you wish? (B)Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?
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