1 Corinthians 5:3

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,

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
For	γὰρ gar	G1063	properly · conjunction
I	ἐγὼ egō	G1473	I · personal pronoun — 1st person nominative singular
verily	μὲν men	G3303	properly · particle
as	ὡς hōs	G5613	which how · particle
absent	ἀπὼν apōn	G548	to be away · verb — present active participle, nominative singular masculine
body	σώματι sōmati	G4983	the body (as a sound whole) · noun — dative singular neuter
but	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
present	παρὼν parōn	G3918	to be near · verb — present active participle, nominative singular masculine
spirit	πνεύματι pneumati	G4151	a current of air · noun — dative singular neuter
judged	κέκρικα kekrika	G2919	by implication · verb — perfect active indicative, 1st person singular
already	ἤδη ēdē	G2235	even now · adverb
though	ὡς hōs	G5613	which how · particle
present	παρὼν parōn	G3918	to be near · verb — present active participle, nominative singular masculine
that	τῷ tō	G3588	the (sometimes to be supplied · article — dative singular neuter
so	οὕτως houtōs	G3779	in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) · adverb
done	κατεργασάμενον katergasamenon	G2716	to work fully · verb — aorist middle deponent participle, accusative singular masculine
this	τοῦτο toûto	G5124	that thing
deed	κατεργάζομαι katergázomai	G2716	to work fully

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Cross-references

Colossians 2:5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in…
1 Thessalonians 2:17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with gre…
2 Corinthians 13:2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinne…
2 Corinthians 10:11 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.
2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward y…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Here the apostle states the case; and, I. Lets them know what was the common or general report concerning them, that one of their community was guilty of fornication, Co1 5:1. It was told in all places, to their dishonour, and the reproach of Christians. And it was the more reproachful because it could not be denied. Note, The heinous sins of professed Christians are quickly noted and noised abroad. We should walk circumspectly, for many eyes are upon us, and many mouths will be opened against us if we fall into any scandalous practice. This was not a common instance of fornication, but such as was not so much as named among the Gentiles, that a man should have his father's wife - either mar…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 5:3

as absent--The best manuscripts read, "being absent." present in spirit-- (Kg2 5:26; Col 2:5). so done--rather, "perpetrated," as the Greek word here is stronger than that for "done" in Co1 5:2. "So," that is, so scandalously while called a brother.

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 5:3

Absent 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.

John Gill on 1 Corinthians 5:3

For I verily, as absent in body,.... As he really was, being now at Philippi, if any dependence is to be had upon the subscription of this epistle; or rather at Ephesus; however, wherever he was, it is certain he was not at Corinth: but present in spirit; in his affection to them, care of them, and concern for their good, and the glory of God: have judged already; he had considered of the matter, thought very deliberately about it, and was now come to a point, to a determination concerning it, what to do in it: as though I were present; upon the spot, in person, to do what he had resolved upon: to him that hath so done this deed; this infamous one, and in so scandalous a manner, and whic…

The Church Fathers

None would expect anything else, implies Paul, once again showing how important the matter was.
— Theodoret of Cyrus, COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 192

If we also, in our diverse provinces, (but) present mutually in spirit, observe those very solemnities, whose then celebration our present discourse has been defending, that is the sacramental law.
— Tertullian, On Fasting

Moreover, we did not withdraw from the visible assembling of ourselves together, with the Lord's presence. But those in the city I tried to gather together with all the greater zeal, as if I were present with them; for I was absent indeed in the body, as I said, but present in the spirit. And in Cephro indeed a considerable church sojourned with us, composed partly of the brethren who followed us from the city, and partly of those who joined us from Egypt. There, too, did God open to us a door for the word. And at first we were persecuted, we were stoned; but after a period some few of the heathen forsook their idols, and turned to God. For by our means the word was then sown among them for the first time, and before that they had never received it. And as if to show that this had been the very purpose of God in conducting us to them, when we had fulfilled this ministry, He led us away again.
— Dionysius of Alexandria, Epistle X - Against Bishop Germanus

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Dictionary and topics

Excommunication — (expulsion from communion).
Adultery · 29:22,23; — 29:22,23;
Backsliders · .Corinthian Christians — .Corinthian Christians
Discipline Of The Church · Consists in: Removing obstinate offenders — Consists in: Removing obstinate offenders
Reproof · Exemplified: Paul — Exemplified: Paul

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1 Corinthians 5:3

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 5:3

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 5:3

John Gill on 1 Corinthians 5:3

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

1 Corinthians 5:3

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 5:3

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 5:3

John Gill on 1 Corinthians 5:3

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Corinthians 5:3