1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. Observe — I. THE OCCASION OF THIS APPEAL; pride, contention, &c. (see foregoing chapters). II. THE SPIRIT OF IT. The apostle speaks as a father. 1. With love. 2. With authority. III. THE DESIGN. To produce — 1. Submission. 2. Amendment. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. |