1 Corinthians 4:20New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, not in speech, is the kingdom of God, but, in power.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For the kingdom of God is not in speech, but in power.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For the kingdome of God is not in worde, but in power.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For the kingdome of God is not in word, but in power.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For the kingdom of God is not in the word, but in power.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For the kingdom of Aloha is not in word, but in power.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— for the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
kingdom
932 {0932} Primeβασιλείαbasileia{bas-il-i'-ah}
From G0935; properly royalty, that is, (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively).
of God
2316 {2316} Primeθεόςtheos{theh'-os}
Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.
[ is] not
3756 {3756} Primeοὐou{oo}
A primary word; the absolutely negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not.
in
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
word,
3056 {3056} Primeλόγοςlogos{log'-os}
From G3004; something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension a computation; specifically (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (that is, Christ).
but
235 {0235} Primeἀλλάalla{al-lah'}
Neuter plural of G0243; properly other things, that is, (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations).
in
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
power.
1411 {1411} Primeδύναμιςdunamis{doo'-nam-is}
From G1410; force (literally or figuratively); specifically miraculous power (usually by implication a miracle itself). |
1 Corinthians 4:20
_ _ kingdom of God is not in word — Translate, as in 1 Corinthians 4:19, to which the reference is “speech.” Not empty “speeches,” but the manifest “power” of the Spirit attests the presence of “the kingdom of God” (the reign of the Gospel spiritually), in a church or in an individual (compare 1 Corinthians 2:1, 1 Corinthians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5). |
1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God — Real religion, does not consist in words, but in the power of God ruling the heart. |
1 Corinthians 1:24 But unto them which 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 with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:4- 5 (For the weapons of our warfare [ are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ... Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
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