1 Corinthians 5:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 For although physically absent [from you], I am truly present with you in spirit and have already judged the person who did this [terrible] thing, just as if I were there [in person]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 As for my attitude, though I am absent [from you] in body, I am present in spirit, and I have already decided and passed judgment, as if actually present, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 For I verily, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already as though I were present judged him that hath so wrought this thing, Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 Though I’m absent physically, I’m present in the spirit and I’ve already judged the man who did this as if I were present. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 Certainly, though absent in body, I am present in spirit. Thus, I have already judged, as if I were present, him who has done this. Ver Capítulo |
But brothers, after we were separated from you for a short time --- in person but not in spirit --- we became all the more eager [to come to you] and strongly desired to see you in person. [Note: The word “separated” here denotes the traumatic experience of a child being forcibly removed from its parents. It had been about six months since Paul left Thessalonica under adverse circumstances].