1 Corinthians 4:20

New American Bible - revised edition

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

Cross References

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the holy Spirit;

Romans 15:19

by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit [of God], so that from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum I have finished preaching the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 2:4

and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive [words of] wisdom, but with a demonstration of spirit and power,

2 Corinthians 10:8

And even if I should boast a little too much of our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for tearing you down, I shall not be put to shame.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel did not come to you in word alone, but also in power and in the holy Spirit and [with] much conviction. You know what sort of people we were [among] you for your sake.