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

1It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his father’s wife. 2You have become arrogant and have not mourned instead, so that the one who had done this deed would be removed from your midst. For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present. 4In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

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

• For I, on my partἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• absentἄπειμιapeimi · be awayG548
• in bodyσῶμαsōma · bodyG4983
• in spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• have alreadyἤδηēdē · alreadyG2235
• judgedκρίνωkrinō · to judgeG2919
• him who has soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• committedκατεργάζομαιkatergazomai · to workout/produceG2716
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• as thoughὡςhōs · as/whenG5613

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 5:3

• 2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, myself urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ--I who am meek when face to face with you, but bold toward you when absent!
• 2 Corinthians 13:2I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone,
• Colossians 2:5For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short while--in person, not in spirit--were all the more eager with great desire to see your face.

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