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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

Converse with the ungodly. I. IN OUR ORDINARY LIFE WE MUST ASSOCIATE MORE OR LESS WITH THE IMPURE AND GODLESS . Our legitimate business leads us among such, our duties as citizens and subjects as well. If we kept ourselves entirely apart, we should have "to go out of the world." 1. Christianity is not designed to drive us "out of the world." We are to live among men righteously. Here we have an argument against monasticism, which is "going out of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

The intercourse of Christians with the world. In a former letter, now lost, Paul had given the Corinthians instructions not to mix themselves up with persons of evil character. These instructions had been misunderstood, and the apostle now explains what his meaning was. I. CHRISTIANS ARE NOT TO AVOID NECESSARY INTERCOURSE WITH THE WORLD , Society at Corinth was corrupt. Every law in both tables was habitually transgressed, and to avoid meeting such transgressors was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

The Christian law of association with evil. Two points require to be illustrated and enforced. I. COMMON , EVERY DAY LIFE ASSOCIATIONS WITH EVIL HAVE TO BE MAINTAINED , in Yet in all these the earnest Christian need never find it difficult to make a firm witness for truth, righteousness, and charity. II. SPECIAL RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP WITH EVIL WE MAY NOT MAKE . We may not read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? To pass sentence on heathens is no concern of mine; it is no part of my office. The phrase "them that are without" was originally a Jewish phrase. To the Jews all men were outsiders ( chitsonin ) except themselves. The phrase was adopted by Christians, but in a less contemptuous sense ( 1 Thessalonians 4:12 ; Colossians 4:5 ). We find a description of "those that were without"—"aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:13

God judgeth. To that "judgment of God" ( Romans 1:29 ) Christians must leave them. They have no jurisdiction over them. The mention of "judging" forms a natural transition to the next chapter. Therefore . The word is omitted in the best manuscripts. The command is more abruptly forcible without it. Put away from among yourselves that wicked person. The command would come the more powerfully because it is a direct reference to the language of Deuteronomy 17:7 ; Deuteronomy 24:7 .... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do ... - I have no authority over them; and can exercise no jurisdiction over them. All my rules, therefore, must have reference only to those who are within the church.To judge - To pass sentence upon; to condemn; or to punish. As a Christian apostle I have no jurisdiction over them.Them also that are without - Without the pale of the Christian church; pagans; people of the world; those who did not profess to be Christians.Do not ye judge ... - Is not your jurisdiction as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:13

But them ... - They who are unconnected with the church are under the direct and special government of God. They are indeed sinners, and they deserve punishment for their crimes. But it is not ours to pronounce sentence upon them, or to inflict punishment. God will do that. our province is in regard to the church. We are to judge these; and these alone. All others we are to leave entirely in the hands of God.Therefore - Greek “And” (καὶ kai). “Since it is yours to judge the members of your own... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 5:12-13

1 Corinthians 5:12-13. For, &c. I speak of Christians only: for what have I to do to judge them that are without Namely, heathen: do not ye judge them that are within? Ye, as well as I, judge those of your own community: them that are without, God judgeth The passing sentence on these God hath reserved to himself, and they shall not go unpunished, though they fall not under your censure. Therefore In consideration of this, both in one view and the other, let it be your immediate... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

5:1-6:20 MORAL FAULTS IN THE CHURCHAdulterous living (5:1-13)Paul now turns to the second difficulty that had been reported. In this case the sin was one that would hardly be found even among the pagan Greeks. A man was living in adultery with his father’s wife, probably a minor wife or the wife of a remarriage. Yet the Christians did nothing about the shameful situation. They thought they were so advanced in their Christian experience that there was no need to restrict the freedom of the... read more

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