4:19a But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing,

However, I will be coming to visit you in a short time, if the Lord makes it possible,
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But I will come to Corinth. I will come soon if the Lord allows me to do so.
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But ⌊in spite of what some of you say,⌋ I will come visit you. It will not be long before I come, if that is what the Lord wants.

4:19b and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying,

and then I will learn whether those arrogant people are just talking
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At that time I will discover for myself not only what those proud people are saying,
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When I come I will not be interested in hearing what those boastful people claim.

4:19c but what power they have.

or if they really do have power.
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but if they have power/authority from ⌊from God⌋.
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I want to know what they can do with ⌊God’s⌋ power ⌊helping them⌋.

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