1 Corinthians 4:18-21
The Message
18-20 I know there are some among you who are so full of themselves they never listen to anyone, let alone me. They don’t think I’ll ever show up in person. But I’ll be there sooner than you think, God willing, and then we’ll see if they’re full of anything but hot air. God’s Way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life.
21 So how should I prepare to come to you? As a severe disciplinarian who makes you walk the line? Or as a good friend and counselor who wants to share heart-to-heart with you? You decide.
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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?
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