What would you prefer? Should I return to you with a rod, or with charity and a spirit of meekness?
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
Now which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of correction, or with love and in a spirit of gentleness?
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
Which do you want? Should I come to you with a big stick to punish you, or with love and a gentle spirit?