For what have I to do with judging those outside? Are you not judges of those who are inside?
1 Corinthians 5:3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 For I, though absent in body, am present in spirit, and as if present I have already pronounced judgment More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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, American Standard Version (1901) 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, Common English Bible 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I indeed, absent in body, but present in spirit, have already judged, as though I were present, him that hath so done, |
For what have I to do with judging those outside? Are you not judges of those who are inside?
I myself, Paul, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you but bold toward you when I am away!—
Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent we will also do when present.
I warned those who sinned previously and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present on my second visit, that if I come again I will not be lenient—
For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, and I rejoice to see your orderly conduct and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
As for us, brothers and sisters, when for a short time we were made orphans by being separated from you—in person, not in heart—we longed with great eagerness to see you face to face.