1 Corinthians 4:21

1 Corinthians 4:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline, or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

21What do you desire? That I come to you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

21Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod [of discipline and correction], or with love and a gentle spirit?

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

21Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

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American Standard Version (ASV)

21What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

21What will ye? shall I come vnto you with a rod, or in loue, and in ye spirite of meekenes?

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

21What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

21Which do you want? Should I come to you to correct and punish you? Or should I come in love and with a gentle spirit?

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

21So you must choose what happens when I come to you. Will I need to be angry and punishyou? Or will I speak kind words to show that I love you?

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

21What do you wish? Will I come to you with a rod, or in love, also with a spirit of meekness?

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