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1 Corinthians 4:20
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18 aNow some are1 puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.  
19 aBut I will come to you shortly, bif the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.  
20 For athe kingdom of God is not in word but in bpower.  
21 What do you want? aShall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness? 
Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
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1 Corinthians 4:20

For the kingdom of God - The religion of the Lord Jesus is not in word - in human eloquence, excellence of speech, or even in doctrines; but in power, , in the mighty energy of the Holy Spirit; enlightening, quickening, converting, and sanctifying believers; and all his genuine apostles are enabled, on all necessary occasions, to demonstrate the truth of their calling by miracles; for this the original word often means.


 
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