1 Corinthians 5:3

1 Corinthians 5:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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,
• New International Version (NIV)For my part, even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already passed judgment in the name of our Lord Jesus on the one who has been doing this.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed.

Context of 1 Corinthians 5:3

1Your own members are aware that there is sexual sin going on among them. This kind of sin is not even heard of among unbelievers—a man is actually married to his father’s wife. 2You’re being arrogant when you should have been more upset about this. If you had been upset, the man who did this would have been removed from among you. Although I’m not physically present with you, I am with you in spirit. I have already judged the man who did this as though I were present with you. 4When you have gathered together, I am with you in spirit. Then, in the name of our Lord Jesus, and with his power, 5hand such a person over to Satan to destroy his corrupt nature so that his spiritual nature may be saved on the day of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:3 word by word

ἐγὼ μὲν γὰρ ἀπὼν τῷ σώματι παρὼν δὲ τῷ πνεύματι ἤδη κέκρικα ὡς παρὼν τὸν οὕτως τοῦτο κατεργασάμενονRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• verilyμένmen · on the other handG3303
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• absentἄπειμιapeimi · be awayG548
• in bodyὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• in bodyσῶμαsōma · bodyG4983
• butδέde · thenG1161
• presentπάρειμιpareimi · be presentG3918
• in spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• have judgedκρίνωkrinō · to judgeG2919
• alreadyἤδηēdē · alreadyG2235
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• doneκατεργάζομαιkatergazomai · to workout/produceG2716
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 5:3

• 2 Corinthians 10:1I, Paul, make my appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ. I’m the one who is humble when I’m with you but forceful toward you when I’m not with you.
• 2 Corinthians 13:2I already warned you when I was with you the second time, and even though I’m not there now, I’m warning you again. When I visit you again, I won’t spare you. That goes for all those who formerly led sinful lives as well as for all the others.
• Colossians 2:5Although I’m absent from you physically, I’m with you in spirit. I’m happy to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:17Brothers and sisters, we have been separated from you for a little while. Although we may not be able to see you, you’re always in our thoughts. We have made every possible effort to fulfill our desire to see you.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 5:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Absent in body, but present in spirit - Perhaps St. Paul refers to the gift of the discernment of spirits, which it is very likely the apostles in general possessed on extraordinary occasions. He had already seen this matter so clearly, that he had determined on that sort of punishment which should be inflicted for this crime.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3For 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 demand the exercise of discipline, and since the church to whom it belongs have neglected it, I use the authority of an apostle, and of a spiritual father, in directing it to take place. This was not a formal sentence of excommunication; but it was the declared…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3in spirit: Paul shared a spiritual connection with them. He had authority from God through the Spirit, which worked well among them.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. as absent--The best manuscripts read, "being absent." present in spirit--(2Ki 5:26; Col 2:5). so done--rather, "perpetrated," as the Greek word here is stronger than that for "done" in 1Co 5:2. "So," that is, so scandalously while called a brother.Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings