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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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 5:3

BSB

Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.

AKJV

For I truly, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that has so done this deed,

CPDV

Certainly, though absent in body, I am present in spirit. Thus, I have already judged, as if I were present, him who has done this.

ERV

For I verily, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him that hath so wrought this thing,

NHEB

For I most certainly, as being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has done this thing.

SMT

For I truly, as being at a distance in body, and being present in spirit, have already, as being present, judged him having so worked this.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 5:3

ForG1063Conjunction IG1473 verilyG3303 asG5613Adverb absentG548VerbinbodyG4983Noun Neuter butG1161Conjunction presentG3918VerbinspiritG4151Noun NeuterhavejudgedG2919Verb alreadyG2235Adverb asG5613AdverbthoughIwerepresentG3918VerbconcerninghimthathathG2716Verb soG3779Adverb doneG2716VerbthisdeedG5124

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 5:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 5:3

Summary

Paul judges the offender spiritually

Place

Corinth

Event

Paul pronounces judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD