1 Corinthians 4:19-21

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁹ But I will come to you [and] shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will perceive and understand not what the talk of these puffed up and arrogant spirits amount to, but their force (^[a]the moral power and excellence of soul they really possess).

²⁰ For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (^[b]moral power and excellence of soul).

²¹ Now which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of correction, or with love and in a spirit of gentleness?