1 Corinthians 4:20

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

For the kingdome of God is not in word, but in power.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.
- Basic English Bible

For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
- Darby Bible

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
- Webster's Bible

For Apostolic authority is not a thing of words, but of power.
- Weymouth Bible

For the Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
- World English Bible

For the rewme of God is not in word, but in vertu.
- Wycliffe Bible

for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 4:20


4:20 For the kingdom of God - Real religion, does not consist in words, but in the power of God ruling the heart.


People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 4:20


1Co 4:20 For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power. For in the kingdom of God it is not words or professions which avail, but the power of God in the heart.

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