1 Corinthians 4:19

1 Corinthians 4:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.
• New International Version (NIV)But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.

Context of 1 Corinthians 4:19

17For this cause have I sent to you Timothy, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which are in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. 18Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them who are puffed up, but the power. 20For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 21What will ye? shall I come to you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?

1 Corinthians 4:19 word by word

ἐλεύσομαι δὲ ταχέως πρὸς ὑμᾶς, ἐὰν ὁ κύριος θελήσῃ, καὶ γνώσομαι οὐ τὸν λόγον τῶν πεφυσιωμένων ἀλλὰ τὴν δύναμιν.Read the interlinear

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• youὑμᾶςhumas · youG5209
• shortlyταχέωςtacheōs · soonG5030
• ifἐάνean · ifG1437
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• willθέλωthelō ethelō · to will/desireG2309
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• notοὐou · noG3756
• speechλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• upφυσιόωphusioō · to inflateG5448
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 4:19

• 1 Corinthians 14:5I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
• Acts 19:21After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
• 2 Corinthians 1:15And in this confidence I intended to come to you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
• 2 Corinthians 2:1But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.
• Acts 18:21But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return to you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
• Romans 15:32That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
• Hebrews 6:3And this will we do, if God permit.
• James 4:15Instead of that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
• 1 Corinthians 4:18Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.
• 2 Corinthians 13:1Thisis the third time I am coming to you. By the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
• 1 Corinthians 2:6However we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 4:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19But I will come to you shortly - God being my helper, I fully purpose to visit you; and then I shall put those proud men to the proof, not of their speech - eloquence, or pretensions to great knowledge and influence, but of their power - the authority they profess to have from God, and the evidences of that authority in the works they have performed. See the Introduction, Section 11.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19But I will come - It is from no fear of them that I am kept away; and to convince them of this I will come to them speedily. If the Lord will - If the Lord permit; if by his providence he allows me to go. Paul regarded the entering on a journey as dependent on the will of God; and felt that God had all in his hand. No purpose should be formed without a reference to his will; no plan without feeling that he can easily frustrate it and disappoint us; see…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-21Verses 14-21 In reproving for sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn, are likely to reform. Though the apostle spoke with authority as a parent, he would rather beseech them in love. And as ministers are to set an example, others must follow them, as far as they follow Christ in faith and practice. Christians may mistake and differ in their views, but Christ and Christian truth are the same…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-20Some might have thought Paul was afraid to visit because he sent Timothy. However, Paul was very busy with his work in Ephesus at that time (Acts 19:8–20; see study note on Acts 19:10). He planned to visit soon (see 1 Corinthians 16:5–9; Acts 19:21–22; 20:1–3; compare 2 Corinthians 1:15–2:4) and would face those who opposed him. He would show they were just talkers. His actions and words would prove God's power (see also 1 Corinthians 2:4).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. Alford translates, "But come I will"; an emphatical negation of their supposition (1Co 4:18). shortly--after Pentecost (1Co 16:8). if the Lord will--a wise proviso (Jas 4:15). He does not seem to have been able to go as soon as he intended. and will know--take cognizance of. but the power--I care not for their high-sounding "speech," "but" what I desire to know is "their power," whether they be really powerful in the Spirit, or not. The predominant…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings