1 Corinthians 5:3 Meaning
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,
Context Explained
1It 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.
2And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.
3For 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,
4In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
5To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 18:15-17
This passage outlines a process for addressing sin in the church, similar to Paul's judgment.
Galatians 6:1
This verse encourages restoration in a spirit of gentleness when addressing wrongdoing.
1 Timothy 5:20
This passage discusses the public rebuke of sinning elders, connecting to the theme of judgment.
Source: 1 Corinthians 5:3