For what business do I have judging outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside?
1 Corinthians 5:3 - Tree of Life Version For even though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit—I have already passed judgment on the one who has done this thing, as though I were present. 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 do I have judging outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside?
Now I, Paul, appeal myself to you by the meekness and gentleness of Messiah—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when far away.
Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word through letters when we are absent, we also are in action when we are present.
I spoke a warning, when I was with you the second time. Though now I am away, I am again speaking a warning to those who have sinned before, as well as to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone—
For even though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit—rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your trust in Messiah.
But brothers and sisters, after we were orphaned by separation from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we were all the more eager in our great longing to see you face to face.