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
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