1 Corinthians 5:3-5

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 5:3

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 5:3

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name of our Lord Jesus - Who is the head of the Church; and under whose authority every act is to be performed. And my spirit - My apostolical authority derived from him; with the power, συν δυναμει , with the miraculous energy of the Lord Jesus, which is to inflict the punishment that you pronounce: - read more

Adam Clarke

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

To deliver such a one unto Satan - There is no evidence that delivering to Satan was any form of excommunication known either among the Jews or the Christians. Lightfoot, Selden, and Schoettgen, who have searched all the Jewish records, have found nothing that answers to this: it was a species of punishment administered in extraordinary cases, in which the body and the mind of an incorrigible transgressor were delivered by the authority of God into the power of Satan, to be tortured with... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:3

Verse 3 3.I truly, etc. As the Corinthians were wanting in their duty, having condemned their negligence, he now shows what ought to be done. In order that this stain may be removed, they must cast out this incestuous person from the society of the faithful. He prescribes, then, as a remedy for the disease, excommunication, which they had sinfully delayed so long. When he says, that he had, while absent in body, already determined this, he severely reproves in this way the remissness of the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 5:4

Verse 4 4.When you are gathered together and my spirit — that is, when ye are gathered together with me, but in spirit, for they could not meet together as to bodily presence. He declares, however, that it would be all one as though he were personally present. It is to be carefully observed, that Paul, though an Apostle, does not himself, as an individual, excommunicate according to his own pleasure, but consults with the Church, that the matter may be transacted by common authority. He, it is... read more

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