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

1 Corinthians 1:24 But unto them that are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not in the persuasive words of human wisdom. but in shewing of the Spirit and power:

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth: to the Jew first and to the Greek.

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink: but justice and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:19 By the virtue of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Ghost, so that from Jerusalem round about, as far as unto Illyricum, I have replenished the gospel of Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:4,5 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty to God, unto the pulling down of fortifications, destroying counsels, . . .

1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also: and in the Holy Ghost and in much fulness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes.

Context
Paul Warns his Children
19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will: and will know, not the speech of them that are puffed up, but the power. 20For the kingdom of God is not in speech, but in power. 21What will you? Shall I come to you with a rod? Or in charity and in the spirit of meekness?…
Cross References
1 Corinthians 2:4
And my speech and my preaching was not in the persuasive words of human wisdom. but in shewing of the Spirit and power:

2 Corinthians 10:8
For if also I should boast somewhat more of our power, which the Lord hath given us unto edification and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed.

Lexicon
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdom
βασιλεία (basileia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of God [is]
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

a matter of
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

talk
λόγῳ (logō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

but
ἀλλ’ (all’)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

of
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

power.
δυνάμει (dynamei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For Apostolic authority is not a thing of words, but of power.

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

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