1 Corinthians 4:20 “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.”

1 Corinthians 4:20

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For God’s Kingdom is not in word, but in power.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For the kingdome of God is not in worde, but in power.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

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

1 Corinthians 2:4 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Romans 14:17 Romans 1:16 Romans 15:19 1 Corinthians 1:24

1 Corinthians 2:4 · BSB

My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,

1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

Romans 14:17 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 1:16 · BSB

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

Romans 15:19 · BSB

by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

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

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

21Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

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