What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
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Verse 21 is found in chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians. Paul presents himself as a spiritual father exhorting his children. Apostolic authority is not limited to words but seeks to produce concrete transformation in the community and correct its arrogance.
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Was wollt ihr? Soll ich mit der Rute zu euch kommen oder mit Liebe und sanftmütigem Geist?
¿Qué queréis? ¿iré a vosotros con vara, o con caridad y espíritu de mansedumbre?
¿Qué prefieren? ¿Que vaya a ustedes con vara, o con amor y espíritu de mansedumbre?
Que voulez-vous? Que j'aille chez vous avec une verge, ou avec amour et dans un esprit de douceur?
Che volete? verrò io a voi con la verga? ovvero con amore, e con ispirito di mansuetudine?
Que quereis? Irei ter convosco com vara ou com amor e espírito de mansidão?
你們願意怎麼樣呢?要我帶著棍子到你們那裏去呢,還是帶著慈愛溫柔的心呢?
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