1 Corinthians 4:16-21

16I encourage you, then, be imitators of me.

17For this reason, I have sent Timothy to you, who is my dear and faithful son in the Lord. He will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church.

18Some have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.

19But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only the talk of these arrogant people, but also their power.

20For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

21What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?