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1 Corinthians 4:20

1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For the kingdom of God,.... By "the kingdom of God" is not meant the kingdom of heaven, or the ultimate glory and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For the kingdom of God - The reign of God in the church (see the note at Mat 3:2); meaning here, probably, the power or…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

For the kingdom of God - The religion of the Lord Jesus is not in word - in human eloquence, excellence of speech, or…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 4:17-21

Here, I. He tells them of his having sent Timothy to them, to bring them into remembrance of his ways in Christ, as he…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

not in word, but in power See note on ch. 1Co 1:5, where the word here used is translated utterance. In the last verse…