For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within,
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 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, 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 them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within,
Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you:
Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to them that have sinned heretofore, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire: