1 Corinthians 5:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

God judgeth. - g, Vulgate, read 'will judge.' God is the Judge of the pagan, not we (Romans 2:12-16). Paul prepares the way for the censure of their going to law with saints before pagan tribunals, instead of judging such cases themselves (1 Corinthians 6:1-8).

Therefore. So 'Aleph ('). But A B C Delta G f g, Vulgate, omit it.

Put away ... that wicked - sentence of excommunication, from Deuteronomy 24:7.

1 Corinthians 5:13

13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.