1 Corinthians 4:19

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

I

Not

1 Corinthians 4:18

2 Corinthians 13:1

But

1 Corinthians 2:6

Bible References

I

I should be right glad were you all to speak in 'tongues,' but yet more glad were you all to prophesy. And, in fact, the man who prophesies is superior to him who speaks in 'tongues,' except when the latter can interpret in order that the Church may get a blessing.

When matters had reached this point, Paul decided in his own mind to travel through Macedonia and Greece, and go to Jerusalem. "After that," he said, "I must also see Rome."

It was because I entertained this confidence that I intended to visit you before going elsewhere--so that you might receive a twofold proof of God's favour--

But, so far as I am concerned, I have resolved not to have a painful visit the next time I come to see you.

Not

But some of you have been puffed up through getting the idea that I am not coming to Corinth.

This intended visit of mine is my third visit to you. "On the evidence of two or three witnesses every charge shall be sustained."

But

Yet when we are among mature believers we do speak words of wisdom; a wisdom not belonging, however, to the present age nor to the leaders of the present age who are soon to pass away.