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Berean Standard Bible

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

1 Corinthians 4:20

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Study note

Paul writes to a proud, divided Corinthian church, some of whose members were boasting about their own eloquence and status. He promises to visit and to find out not what the arrogant say but what power they have.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque el reino de Dios no consiste en palabras, sino en virtud.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pues el reino de Dios no es cuestión de palabras sino de poder.

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