17. For this cause have I sent to you Timothy, who is my dearest son and faithful in the Lord; who will put you in mind of my ways, which are in Christ Jesus; as I teach every where in every church.
18. As if I would not come to you, so some are puffed up.
19. But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will: and will know, not the speech of them that are puffed up, but the power.
20. For the kingdom of God is not in speech, but in power.
21. What will you? shall I come to you with a rod; or in charity, and in the spirit of meekness?