1 Corinthians 4:20 - The Scriptures 2009

²⁰ For the reign of Elohim is not in speech, 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.

1 Corinthians 4:20 Cross References

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Messiah, for it is the power of Elohim for deliverance to everyone who believes, to the Yehuḏi first and also to the Greek.

Romans 14:17

For the reign of Elohim is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Set-apart Spirit.

Romans 15:19

in power of signs and wonders, in power of the Spirit of Elohim, so that from Yerushalayim and round about to Illurikon I have completed the preaching of the Good News of Messiah.

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those who are called – both Yehuḏim and Greeks – Messiah the power of Elohim and the wisdom of Elohim.

1 Corinthians 2:4

And my word and my preaching were not with persuasive words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the Master gave us for building up, and not for overthrowing you, I shall not be put to shame,

1 Thessalonians 1:5

Because our Good News did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Set-apart Spirit and in entire confirmation, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.