1 Corinthians 4:16-21
New International Version
16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me.(A) 17 For this reason I have sent to you(B) Timothy,(C) my son(D) whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.(E)
18 Some of you have become arrogant,(F) as if I were not coming to you.(G) 19 But I will come to you very soon,(H) if the Lord is willing,(I) 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(J) talk but of power.(K) 21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline,(L) or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?
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