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For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the kingdom of God. The reign of God in the church; meaning here, probably, the power or authority that was to be exercised in the gov…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Now concerning his own proposed trip to Corinth, Paul addresses some in the church who had acted arrogantly as though he were not going to come and…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For the kingdom of God is not in word. As the Lord governs the Church by his word, as with a scepter, the administration of the gospel is …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the kingdom of God
By "the kingdom of God" is not meant the kingdom of heaven, or the ultimate glory and happine…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In reproving sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn are likely to reform.

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Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After censuring the Corinthians for rashly judging and presumptuously despising the apostles, the Apostle now begins to correct them. He does this …

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