1 Corinthians 4:20 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

²⁰ For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul).

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

Common English Bible

²⁰ God’s kingdom isn’t about words but about power.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ For the kingdom of God is not in words, but in virtue.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁰ For the kingdom of God is not in speech, but in power.

1 Corinthians 4:20 Cross References

Romans 1:16

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

Romans 14:17

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:19

in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Ghost; so that from Jerusalem, and round about even unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ;

1 Corinthians 1:24

but unto them that 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 were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

1 Thessalonians 1:5

how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we shewed ourselves toward you for your sake.