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1 Corinthians 4:21

Context
4:21 What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline 1  or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

1 Corinthians 16:18

Context
16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

1 tn Grk “rod.” Context indicates that this rod will be used for disciplinary purposes.

sn Paul is using the term rod in this context to refer to his apostolic authority to discipline those who have become arrogant in the Corinthian church and have attempted to undermine his ministry (cf. 4:18-19).



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