1 Corinthians 4:21

James Moffatt - New Testament

Which is it to be? Am I to come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

Cross References

2 Corinthians 13:2

I warned you already, on my second visit, and I warn you now before I come, both you who sinned some time ago and the rest of you as well, that I will spare no one if I come back.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

no, we behaved gently when we were among you, like a nursing mother cherishing her own children,

2 Corinthians 13:10

I am writing thus to you in absence, so that when I do come I may not have to deal sharply with you; I have the Lord's authority for that, but he gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you.

2 Corinthians 2:3

So the very reason I wrote was that I might not come only to be pained by those who ought to give me joy; I relied on you all, I felt sure that my joy would be a joy for everyone of you.

2 Corinthians 1:23

I call God to witness against my soul, it was to spare you that I refrained from revisiting Corinth.

James 3:17

The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, forbearing, conciliatory, full of mercy and wholesome fruit, unambiguous, straightforward;

2 Corinthians 10:6

I am prepared to court-martial anyone who remains insubordinate, once your submission is complete.

2 Corinthians 2:1

I decided I would not pay you another painful visit.

2 Corinthians 10:8

Even supposing I were to boast somewhat freely of my authority (and the Lord gave it to me for building you up, not for demolishing you), I would feel quite justified.

2 Corinthians 3:10

(indeed, in view of the transcendent glory, what was glorious has thus no glory at all);

1 Corinthians 5:5

I have consigned that individual to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, in order that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 4:18

Certain individuals have got puffed up, have they, as if I were not coming myself?

2 Corinthians 12:18

I asked Titus to go, and with him I sent our brother. Titus did not make anything out of you, did he? And did not I act in the same spirit as he did? Did I not take the very same steps?

Galatians 6:1

Even if anyone is detected in some trespass, brothers, you are spiritual, you must set the offender right in a spirit of gentleness; let each of you look to himself, in case he too is tempted.