1 Corinthians 4:19

Translations

Modern

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

Traditional

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.

Literal

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord might will, and I will know not only the talk of those being puffed up, but the power.

Latin

Veniam autem ad vos cito, si Dominus voluerit: et cognoscam non sermonem eorum qui inflati sunt, sed virtutem.

Original

Greek

English

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

Notes

1 Corinthians 4:18–20

Some 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).

1 Corinthians 4:14–21

Paul ends this part about divisions in the church with kind, fatherly advice and a warning (1 Corinthians 1:10–4:21).

1 Corinthians 4:6–21

Paul criticizes the Corinthian Christians for their arrogance (1 Corinthians 4:6–13) and then advises them like a father (4:14–21).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

2 Corinthians 13:1–4
This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”
Acts 18:21
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
1 Corinthians 11:34
If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
Hebrews 6:3
And this we will do, if God permits.
1 Corinthians 4:18
Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you.
2 Corinthians 1:23
I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.
1 Corinthians 2:6
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:5
I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
Romans 15:32
…so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
2 Corinthians 1:15–17
Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
James 4:15
Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Power: Spiritual Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Righteousness: Fruits of Will of God, the Supreme Rule of Duty

1 Corinthians 4:19

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