1 Corinthians 14:20
“Brothers, don't be children in thoughts, yet in malice be babies, but in thoughts be mature.”
— 1 Corinthians 14:20
About this verse
1 Corinthians 14:20 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the Apostolic Era (~50 AD) period. The setting is letter instruction. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the exhortation genre of biblical literature. Key themes include maturity, wisdom. Notable phrases: don't be children in thoughts; be mature. This verse contains a command.
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Apostolic Era (~50 AD)
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growing
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exhortation
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