1 Corinthians 4:21

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Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
World English Bible (WEB)
What{G5101} will ye{G2309}{(G5719)}? shall I come{G2064}{(G5632)} unto{G4314} you{G5209} with{G1722} a rod{G4464}, or{G2228} in{G1722} love{G26}, and{G5037} in the spirit{G4151} of meekness{G4236}?
Strong's King James
(21) What do you want? Will I come to you in a shepherd's staff-rod or in love and a ruach-spirit of humility?
The F.O.G
[21] So you choose: Should I come with a stern rebuke, or with gentle love and a tender spirit? The decision is in your hands.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
what do ye wish? with a rod shall I come unto you, or in love, with a spirit also of meekness?
Young's Literal Translation

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