For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside?
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Even though I am absent in the body, I am present in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already pronounced judgement on the one who has been doing such a thing. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside?
Now I, Paul, myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ #– #I who am humble among you in person but bold towards you when absent.
Let such a person consider this: What we are in our letters, when we are absent, we shall also be in our actions when we are present.
I gave a warning when I was present the second time, and now I give a warning while I am absent to those who sinned before and to all the rest: If I come again, I will not be lenient,
For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ.
But as for us, brothers and sisters, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart ), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.