“It is not smooth talk that reveals the presence of the kingdom of God, but power. When there is power in the words, then the kingdom is present in them.”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — COMMENTARY ON 1 CORINTHIANS 2.22.6-8
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20For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
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In context
18Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you.
19But 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.
— 1 Corinthians 4:20 —
21What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?