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].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ 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

³ 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)

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,

Common English Bible

³ 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

³ 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.

1 Corinthians 5:3 Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:12

– See Verse 13

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul, who am humble [when speaking] face to face with you, but bold when I am away from you, urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ [Note: This means either Paul was imitating Christ’s behavior or that the Corinthians were to do so]:

2 Corinthians 10:11

Such people should consider this: What we say in our letters when we are away is what we will do when we are there.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I told you the last time I was there, and now before returning, I [again] warn those who have sinned in the past as well as the rest, that if I come again I will not spare you [i.e., I will rebuke and discipline you],

Colossians 2:5

For even though I am absent [from you] in body, still I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing and observing [i.e., with my mind’s eye] your orderly behavior and the firmness of your faith in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:17

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].