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1 Corinthians 4:20

The kingdom of GodGod's power and sovereignty

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

19 But 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.

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

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

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BSB
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
KJV
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
WEB
For God’s Kingdom is not in word, but in power.
ASV
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
DARBY
For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
BLB
For the kingdom of God [is] not in word but in power.
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for Guds rike består ikke i ord, men i kraft.
OTB
For Guds rike handler ikke om bare ord, men vises gjennom kraft.
B1930
for Guds rike består ikke i ord, men i kraft.

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  • 1 Corinthians 2:4

    And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

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  • 1 Thessalonians 1:5

    For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

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  • 2 Corinthians 10:4–5

    (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

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  • Romans 14:17

    For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

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  • Romans 1:16

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

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  • Romans 15:19

    Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

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  • 1 Corinthians 1:24

    But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

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