Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 4:20
American Standard Version
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Amplified® Bible
For the kingdom of God consists of {and} is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul).
Contemporary English Version
God's kingdom isn't just a lot of words. It is power.
Darby English Version
For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
Good News Bible
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of words but of power.
International Standard Version
for the kingdom of God isn't just talk but power.
King James Version
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
New American Standard Bible
For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.
New International Version
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
New King James Version
For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.
Young's Literal Translation
for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?
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