1 Corinthians 5:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, ”

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

In the name ... - By the authority; or in the behalf; or acting by his commission or power. 2 Corinthians 2:10 . See the note at Acts 3:6 . This does not refer to Paul alone in declaring his op...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

In the (b) name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, (4) with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, (b) Calling upon Christ's name. (4) There is no doubt that the ju...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - 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 5:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

In the name, &c . Read, "Having been gathered together in the name of our Lord Jesus, ye and my spirit. "A Latin MS. of the seventh century in the British Museum reads "and the sanctifying Spiri...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4. When you are gathered together and my spirit — that is, when ye are gathered together with me, but in spirit, for they could not meet together as to bodily presence. He declares, how...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, In the name of our Lord Jesus - Who is the head of the Church; and under w...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ— That ye, being gathered together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 5:5 do delive...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ - i:e., invested with His aut...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - 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 5:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.... and my spirit. — These two verses contain the apostolic sentence on the offender, and may read thus: “I have already myself decided, in the name of our Lord...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ ,.... These words contain an account of the several things and circumstances, that should attend the awful act of the apostle, in delivering this man to Satan; i...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, Ver. 4. With the power of our Lord ] Promised, Matthew 18:18,20 . This...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; either having solemnly called upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for his counsel and direction, or blessing your action, that it may be of spiritual advant...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - 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 5:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The apostle's sentence:
1 Corinthians 5:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 13:10 ; 2 Corinthians 13:3 ; 2 Corinthians 2:10 ; 2 Corinthians 2:9 ; Acts 16:18 ; Acts 3:6 ; Acts 4:30 ; Acts 4:7-12 ; Colossians 3:17 ; Ephesians 5:20 ; John 20:23 ; Matth...
1 Corinthians 5:4 - 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 5:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And my spirit — Present with you. With the power of the Lord Jesus Christ — To confirm my sentence.

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 5:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Corinthians 5:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Corinthians 5:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

1 Corinthians 5:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes