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1 Corinthians 5:12

1 Corinthians 5:12
For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For what have I to do to judge,.... To admonish, reprove, censure, and condemn:

them also that are without? without…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For what have I to do ... - I have no authority over them; and can exercise no jurisdiction over them. All my rules,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? - The term without, τους εξω, signifies those who were not…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 5:9-13

Here the apostle advises them to shun the company and converse of scandalous professors. Consider,

I. The advice itself:…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Corinthians 5:12-13

For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? The connection of thought in this and the next verse is as…