1 Corinthians 5:3 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

For though absent in body I am present in spirit, and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment

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King 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,

1 Corinthians 5:3 Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold to you when I am away! —

2 Corinthians 10:11

Let such people understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I warned those who sinned before 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 spare them—

Colossians 2:5

For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

But since we were bereft of you, brethren, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face;