1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
For the kingdome of God is not in word, but in power.
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- 1 Corinthians 2:4Rank 1 from verse 20
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5Rank 2 from verse 20
5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
5For our Gospel came not vnto you in word onely: but also in power, and in the holy Ghost, and in much assurance, as yee know what maner of men we were among you for your sake.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4–5Rank 3 from verse 20
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty ‖through God to the pulling downe of strong holds.)
5Casting down ‖imaginations, and euery high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captiuitie euery thought to the obedience of Christ:
- Romans 14:17Rank 4 from verse 20
- Romans 1:16Rank 5 from verse 20
16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
16For I am not ashamed of the Gopel of Christ: for it is the power of God vnto saluation, to euery one that beleeueth, to the Iew first, and also to the Greeke.
- Romans 15:19Rank 6 from verse 20
19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
19Through mighty signes and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Hierusalem and round about vnto Illyricum, I haue fully preached the Gospel of Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 1:24Rank 7 from verse 20
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1 Corinthians 4:20
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.
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The one true God.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.
19*But I wil come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will knowe, not the speach of them which are puffed vp, but the power.
20For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
20For the kingdome of God is not in word, but in power.
Selected passage21What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
21What will ye? Shall I come vnto you with a rod, or in loue, and in the spirit of meekenesse?