1 Corinthians 5:3
“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,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For I verily, as absent in body,.... As he really was, being now at Philippi, if any dependence is to be had upon the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For I verily - But I, whatever it may cost me; however you may esteem my interference; and whatever personal ill-will…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Absent in body, but present in spirit - Perhaps St. Paul refers to the gift of the discernment of spirits, which it is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 5:1-6
Here the apostle states the case; and,
I. Lets them know what was the common or general report concerning them, that one…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
I verily, as absent in body Cf. Col 2:5; 1Th 2:17. Here we have the method of excommunication pursued in the Apostolic…
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