1 Corinthians 4:20

1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 bbe — What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?

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"What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?"

— 1 Corinthians 4:21-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? ”
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ASV
“What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness? ”
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WEB
“What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?”
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NET
“What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?”
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DRB
“What will you? Shall I come to you with a rod? Or in charity and in the spirit of meekness? ”
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KJVA
“What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? ”
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1 Corinthians 4 — Context

Now some are full of pride, as if I was not coming to you.

But I will come to you in a short time, if it is pleasing to the Lord, and I will take note, not of the word of those who are full of pride, but of the power.

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

What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?

1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 say?

1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?”

Where is 1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 in the Bible?

1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 4, verses 21–1964.

Who wrote 1 Corinthians?

1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.

What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?

Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.

What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?

1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 4:21-1964.

What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 in?

1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 4:21-1964?

1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 reads (BBE): “What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Corinthians 4:21-1964 bbe — What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?

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