1 Corinthians 4:19

Updated: June 3, 2025

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing. And I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} I will come{G2064}{(G5695)} to{G4314} you{G5209} shortly{G5030}, if{G1437} the Lord{G2962} will{G2309}{(G5661)}, and{G2532} will know{G1097}{(G5695)}, not{G3756} the speech{G3056} of them which are puffed up{G5448}{(G5772)}, but{G235} the power{G1411}.

KJV with Strongs

(19) but I will come to you soon, if The אָדוֹן Adonai-Lord wants! I will not know the word of those puffed up (mere talk) rather their power,

The F.O.G

[19] But if the Lord wills, I'll come to you soon. Then we'll see if these arrogant people have real spiritual power or just empty words.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

but I will come quickly unto you, if the Lord may will, and I will know not the word of those puffed up, but the power;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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