1 Corinthians 5:1-5 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Here the apostle states the case; and, I. Lets them know what was the common or general report concerning them, that one of their community was guilty of fornication, 1 Cor. 5:1. It was told in all places, to their dishonour, and the reproach of Christians. And it was the more reproachful because it could not be denied. Note, The heinous sins of professed Christians are quickly noted and noised abroad. We should walk circumspectly, for many eyes are upon us, and many mouths will be opened... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

5:1-8 It is actually reported that there is unchastity among you, and unchastity so monstrous that it does not even exist among the heathen, unchastity the consequence of which is that a certain man has formed a union with his father's wife; and you have regarded the matter with inflated self-complacency and you have not--as you should have--regarded it with a grief so bitter that it would take steps to see that the perpetrator of this deed should be removed from your midst. Now I, absent in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:1

It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you ,.... The apostle having reproved the Corinthians for their schisms and divisions about their ministers, proceeds to charge them with immoralities committed among them, and which were connived at, and took no notice of by them; and particularly a very notorious one, which he here mentions with its aggravated circumstances. It was done among them; not only by one of their citizens, nor merely by one of their hearers, but by one of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:2

And ye are puffed up ,.... Either with the gifts, learning, and eloquence of their preachers, and particularly of this man, who, by some, is thought to be one of their teachers; and though he was guilty of so foul a crime, yet they still applauded him, and cried him up for a wonderful preacher: or one party was puffed up against another; that which was opposite to the party this man belonged to, boasting over the other as free from the scandal that was exposed unto; or the other were puffed... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:3

For I verily, as absent in body ,.... As he really was, being now at Philippi, if any dependence is to be had upon the subscription of this epistle; or rather at Ephesus; however, wherever he was, it is certain he was not at Corinth: but present in spirit ; in his affection to them, care of them, and concern for their good, and the glory of God: have judged already ; he had considered of the matter, thought very deliberately about it, and was now come to a point, to a determination... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ ,.... These words contain an account of the several things and circumstances, that should attend the awful act of the apostle, in delivering this man to Satan; it would be done "in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ"; by his command, power, and authority, and for his glory; in whose name all miraculous actions, as this was one, were performed: when ye are gathered together ; as a church, in a public manner, in one place; not to do this business, for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:5

To deliver such an one unto Satan ,.... This, as before observed, is to be read in connection with 1 Corinthians 5:3 and is what the apostle there determined to do with this incestuous person; namely, to deliver him unto Satan; by which is meant, not the act of excommunication, or the removing of him from the communion of the church, which is an act of the whole church, and not of any single person; whereas this was what the church had nothing to do with; it was not what they were to do,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:1

There is fornication among you - The word πορνεια , which we translate fornication in this place, must be understood in its utmost latitude of meaning, as implying all kinds of impurity; for, that the Corinthians were notoriously guilty of every species of irregularity and debauch, we have already seen; and it is not likely that in speaking on this subject, in reference to a people so very notorious, he would refer to only one species of impurity, and that not the most flagitious. That... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:2

Ye are puffed up - Ye are full of strife and contention relative to your parties and favourite teachers, and neglect the discipline of the Church. Had you considered the greatness of this crime, ye would have rather mourned, and have put away this flagrant transgressor from among you. Taken away from among you - Ἱνα εξαρθη εκ μεσου υμων . This is supposed by some to refer to the punishment of death, by others to excommunication. The Christian Church was at this time too young to have... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:3

Absent in body, but present in spirit - Perhaps St. Paul refers to the gift of the discernment of spirits, which it is very likely the apostles in general possessed on extraordinary occasions. He had already seen this matter so clearly, that he had determined on that sort of punishment which should be inflicted for this crime. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 5:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:3

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