1 Corinthians 5:4, 1 Corinthians 5:5 NASB

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:2-5

Right feeling towards erring brethren. There have been a great variety of forms in which men have attempted to associate religion and immorality. Multiplied explanations and excuses have been given, if so be the indulgence of the immoral may be maintained; but it remains as searchingly true as ever it was, that into the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour—here or yonder—nothing entereth that "defileth, or worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: and that every Christian man should know how to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:4

In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The word "Christ" is probably an addition. The clause may either be taken with "when ye are gathered together," or with "to deliver". With the power of our Lord Jesus. Each clause adds solemnity to the scene in which St. Paul imagines himself as standing with them in the spirit, and joining with the assembly of the Church, and armed with the authority of Christ, while he pronounces on the offender the sentence on which he had already determined. That... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name ... - By the authority; or in the behalf; or acting by his commission or power. 2 Corinthians 2:10. See the note at Acts 3:6. This does not refer to Paul alone in declaring his opinion, but means that they were to be assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus, and that they were to proceed to exercise discipline by his authority. The idea is, that the authority to administer discipline is derived from the Lord Jesus Christ, and is to be exercised in his name, and to promote his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 5:3-5

1 Corinthians 5:3-5. I verily, as absent Or though absent; in body, but present in spirit Having a full (it seems a miraculous) view of the whole fact; have judged already Passed sentence upon him by my apostolical authority, since you have neglected doing it; as though I were present As deliberately, justly, and authoritatively; that hath so done Hath acted in such a scandalous manner. In the name of our Lord Jesus By his authority and command; when ye are gathered together In... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name, &c . Read, "Having been gathered together in the name of our Lord Jesus, ye and my spirit. "A Latin MS. of the seventh century in the British Museum reads "and the sanctifying Spirit Himself". the name . Compare Acts 2:38 . Lord . App-98 . Jesus . App-98 . Christ . The texts omit. with . App-104 . power . App-172 . Jesus Christ . App-98 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4-5

1 Corinthians 5:4-5. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ— That ye, being gathered together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1Co 5:5 do deliver such a one to Satan, &c. Some think, that as Satan is considered as the head of all who are not under Christ, as their head, (that is, in the church of Christ) every one who was cut off from the church must of course be delivered over to Satan; but it seems much more reasonable to believe,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4

4. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—By His authority and as representing His person and will (2 Corinthians 2:10). Join this with "to deliver such a one unto Satan" (2 Corinthians 2:10- :). The clause, "When ye have been gathered together and my spirit (wherein I am 'present,' though 'absent in body,' 2 Corinthians 2:10- :), with the power of our Lord Jesus," stands in a parenthesis between. Paul speaking of himself uses the word "spirit"; of Christ, "power." Christ's power was promised to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Paul’s judgment of this case 5:1-5 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 5:4

The apostle wanted the believers to view his ruling as the will of the Lord. He assured them that God would back it up with His power as they enforced the discipline. The phrase "in the name of the Lord Jesus" probably modifies "I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh" (1 Corinthians 5:5). [Note: See Fee, The First . . ., pp. 206-8, for supporting arguments.] In passing the following judgment Paul was acting in Jesus’ name, with His authority."The church’s... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:2-5

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 5:3-5

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 5:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4-5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 5:4

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