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1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

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ASV

What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

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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13 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΤίTiWhatG5101 →
θέλετε;theletedesire you?G2309 →
ἐνenWithG1722 →
ῥάβδῳrhabdōa rodG4464 →
ἔλθωelthōI may comeG2064 →
πρὸςprostoG4314 →
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771 →
ἢēorG2228 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
ἀγάπῃagapēloveG26 →
πνεύματίpneumatia spiritG4151 →
τεtethenG5037 →
πραΰτητος;¶prautētosof gentleness?G4236 →

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Galatians 6:1Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.2 Corinthians 13:2I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,2 Corinthians 13:10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.2 Corinthians 12:20–21For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.1 Thessalonians 2:7On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.2 Corinthians 2:3I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.2 Corinthians 1:23I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.Proverbs 26:3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!2 Corinthians 10:6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.2 Corinthians 2:1So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you.2 Corinthians 10:1–2Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.2 Corinthians 10:8For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.2 Corinthians 3:10Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.1 Corinthians 5:5hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.1 Corinthians 4:18Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.Acts 5:5On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

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