What would you prefer? Should I return to you with a rod, or with charity and a spirit of meekness
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King James Version
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?English Standard Version
What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?New International Version
What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip, or in love and with a gentle spirit?