1 Corinthians 6:18

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 6:18

BSB

Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.

AKJV

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man does is without the body; but he that commits fornication sins against his own body.

CPDV

Flee from fornication. Every sin whatsoever that a man commits is outside of the body, but whoever fornicates, sins against his own body.

ERV

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

NHEB

Flee sexual immorality. "Every sin that a person does is outside the body," but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.

SMT

Flee fornication. Every sin which if a man do is without the body; but he committing fornication sins against his own body.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 6:18

FleeG5343Verb fornicationG4202Noun Feminine EveryG3956Adjective sinG265Noun Neuter thatG1437Conjunction aG3739 manG444Noun Masculine doethG4160Verb isG2076Verb withoutG1622AdverbthebodyG4983Noun Neuter butG1161ConjunctionhethatcommittethfornicationG4203Verb sinnethG264Verb againstG1519PrepositionhisownG2398Adjective bodyG4983Noun Neuter

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 6:18

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 6:18

Summary

Avoid sexual sin which harms one's body

Event

Paul commands fleeing fornication

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD