For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. Treasury of Scripture 1 Corinthians 1:24 But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 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: Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first... Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about to Illyricum... 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;)... 1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance...
Context Paul Warns his Spiritual Children
14I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. 15For though you have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have you not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 16Why I beseech you, be you followers of me. 17For this cause have I sent to you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. 18Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. 19But 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. 20For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 21What will you? shall I come to you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? Parallel Verses American Standard Version
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the kingdom of God is not in speech, but in power.
Darby Bible Translation
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
King James Bible
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Young's Literal Translation
for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?
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