Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:12
For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Put away the wicked man from among yourselves.Despite what was said under 1 Corinthians 5:5 of the unique authority involved in delivering the sinner "to Satan," it may not be supposed that putting away evil men out of the Christian fellowship has no relevance now. However it is to be done, it must be done. Morris said, "Paul's main point is that the church must... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 5:13
God . App-98 . Therefore . The texts omit. The injunction is more forcible without it. put away . Greek. exairo, as in 1 Corinthians 5:2 . from among . App-104 . that, &c . = the wicked (one). App-128 . With this chapter should be compared the Lord's words in Matthew 18:15-17 , and Paul's injunctions in 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 . The aim in every case was to bring the offender to repentance. Note also that this was a moral offence, and no sanction is given by these injunctions to the... read more