1 Corinthians 4:20 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

for not in word is the reign of God, but in power?

English ASV

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

English Amplified

For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul).

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul).

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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

English EASY 2024

When people belong to God's kingdom, they have God's power. They do not just speak proud words.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

God's kingdom is not seen in talk but in power.

For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of words but of power.

English God's Word - GW 1995

God's kingdom is not just talk, it is power.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

For the kingdom of God is not in talk but in power.

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

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

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The kingdom of God is not a matter of talk. It is a matter of power.

English NIV

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

English NKJ 1982

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

English NLT

For the Kingdom of God is not just fancy talk; it is living by God's power.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

For the kingdom of God depends not on talk but on power.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

For the kingdom realm of God comes with power, not simply impressive words.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The Kingdom of God is not just talking; it is living by God's power.

English Tyndale 1537

For the Kingdom of God is not in words, but in power.

1 Corinthians 4:20 — Compare Translations