1 Corinthians 5:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judgeda already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, ”

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For I verily - But I, whatever it may cost me; however you may esteem my interference; and whatever personal ill-will may be the result toward me, have adjudged this case to be so flagrant as to...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) For I verily, as absent in body, but present in (a) spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, [concerning] him that hath so done this deed, (3) Excommunication ought not to be commi...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5. The Case of Incest. Paul now passes from the parties to a case of immorality exceptionally hideous and, so far as his knowledge goes, unprecedented even among the heathen. It is ev...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

verily . indeed, or for my part. as . The texts omit. in . No preposition. Dative case. spirit . App-101. Absent bodily, he was present with them in thought and feeling. Compare Colossians 2:...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. I truly, etc. As the Corinthians were wanting in their duty, having condemned their negligence, he now shows what ought to be done. In order that this stain may be removed, they must cast...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, Absent in body, but present in spirit - Perhaps St...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But present in spirit— Some think this refers to an extraordinary gift which St. Paul had of discerning clearly and circumstantially what was done at a distance. Comp. Colossians 2:5 . Exodus 5:2...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, For I. Are YE not grieved? for I for my p...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Paraphrase. 'A rumour has reached me that unchastity exists among you, and that one of your number has taken his stepmother as his wife, an act which the very heathen abhor. (2) How can you maintai...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For I verily. — The Apostle had fully made up his mind that this offender must be removed, and insists on the Corinthians doing it. So that the previous words imply they might as well have done it...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 8 EXCOMMUNICATION; OR, PURGING OUT THE OLD LEAVEN FROM the subject of the factions in the Corinthian Church, which has so long detained Paul, he now passes to the second division of his E...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Removing Germs of Evil 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 The sin referred to in this chapter has been condoned by the Corinthian church, and this proved that the prevalent standard of morals was low. A man...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle now passed to derelictions. The first was lack of discipline. A case of immorality had brought no sense of shame to the church, and no action had been taken. The woman was called to immed...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. (2) And ye are puffed up,...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For I verily, as absent in body ,.... As he really was, being now at Philippi, if any dependence is to be had upon the subscription of this epistle; or rather at Ephesus; however, wherever he was, i...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, Ver. 3. Have judged already, &c. ] q.d....
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I verily, as absent Or though absent; in body, but present in spirit Having a full (it seems a miraculous) view of the whole fact; have judged already Passed sentence upon him by my apostolical...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The emphasis on human wisdom in Corinth was sadly accompanied by a case of revolting moral corruption. Philosophy is far removed from spiritual power, very commonly. Paul speaks here of a case well k...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

A Case of Gross Criminality; Christian Purity. A. D. 57. 1 It is reported commonly that there...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Though I be absent as to my bodily presence, yet God having intrusted me with a superintendency and care over his church amongst you, out of the care and solicitude which I have for you, as well as t...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Important Scandals That Have To Be Dealt With (5:1-6:20). Having dealt with the central spiritual concern which has been to do with their divisiveness over secondary matters, over ‘the wisdom of w...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES THE CASE OF SHAMEFUL SIN (Also in 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 ; 2 Corinthians 7:8-12 .) 1 Corinthians 5:1 . Commonly .—“ Actually ” (; widely accepted). Among you .—Join with “ ther...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 5:1 . There is fornication among you. Πορνεια designates every species of illicit intercourse between the sexes. Our Saxon word forliggian properly expresses fornication, but here...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

It is reported that there is fornication among you. Gross scandals 1. May arise within the Church. 2. Occasion grievous reproach. 3. Should be instantly investigated and removed. ( J. Lyt...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 5:1-46 Excommunication of an incestuous offender. 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is reported. The abruptness with which the subject is introduced shows the inten...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

For I verily, as absent in. body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath, so done this deed,
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 2:17 ; 2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 10:11 ; 2 Corinthians 13:2 ; Colossians 2:5
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Admonitions to a Worldly Church 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. How quickly bad reports fly. The Apostle wrote, "It is reported commonly." Just so. Evil deeds usually travel on the...
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

I verily, as present in spirit — Having a full (it seems, a miraculous) view of the whole fact. Have already, as if I were actually present, judged him who hath so scandalously done this.

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 5:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 5:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 5:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes