Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For my part, even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already passed judgment in the name of our Lord Jesus on the one who has been doing this. New Living Translation Even though I am not with you in person, I am with you in the Spirit. And as though I were there, I have already passed judgment on this man English Standard Version For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing. Berean Standard Bible Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. Berean Literal Bible For I, though being absent in body, now being present in spirit, have already judged the one having thus produced this, as being present, King James Bible 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, New King James Version For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed. New American Standard Bible For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present. NASB 1995 For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present. NASB 1977 For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present. Legacy Standard Bible For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present: Amplified Bible For I, though absent [from you] in body but present in spirit, have already passed judgment on him who has committed this [act], as if I were present. Christian Standard Bible 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 judgment on the one who has been doing such a thing. Holman Christian Standard Bible For though I am absent in body but present in spirit, I have already decided about the one who has done this thing as though I were present. American Standard Version 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, English Revised Version 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, GOD'S WORD® Translation Although I'm not physically present with you, I am with you in spirit. I have already judged the man who did this as though I were present with you. International Standard Version Even though I am away from you physically, I am with you in spirit. I have already passed judgment on the man who did this, as though I were present with you. Majority Standard Bible Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. NET Bible For even though I am absent physically, I am present in spirit. And I have already judged the one who did this, just as though I were present. New Heart English Bible For I most certainly, as being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has done this thing. Webster's Bible Translation 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, Weymouth New Testament I for my part, present with you in spirit although absent in body, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has so acted. World English Bible For I most certainly, as being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has done this thing. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I indeed, as being absent as to the body, and present as to the spirit, have already judged, as being present, him who so worked this thing: Berean Literal Bible For I, though being absent in body, now being present in spirit, have already judged the one having thus produced this, as being present, Young's Literal Translation for I indeed, as being absent as to the body, and present as to the spirit, have already judged, as being present, him who so wrought this thing: Smith's Literal Translation For I truly, as being at a distance in body, and being present in spirit, have already, as being present, judged him having so worked this. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI indeed, absent in body, but present in spirit, have already judged, as though I were present, him that hath so done, 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. New American Bible I, for my part, although absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as if present, pronounced judgment on the one who has committed this deed, New Revised Standard Version For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present I have already pronounced judgment Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor while I am far away from you in body, yet I am near you in spirit, and I have already judged, as though I were present, him who has done this deed. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For while I am distant from you in body, I am near to you in spirit. And now I have judged as being present with whoever has committed this: NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor I, in deed, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as if I were present, judged him that has so done this thing; Godbey New Testament For indeed I, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged the one having thus done this, as being present, Haweis New Testament For I indeed, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as present, passed judgment on him who hath so done this thing; Mace New Testament as for me, though I am absent in person, yet being present by my authority, with regard to him that has committed this fact, I am come to the same resolution, as if I was present, Weymouth New Testament I for my part, present with you in spirit although absent in body, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has so acted. Worrell New Testament For I, verily, being absent in the body, but present in the Spirit, have already, as if present, judged him who so wrought this; Worsley New Testament For I indeed, absent in body, but present in spirit, have already, as if I were present, judged him who hath wrought this wickedness: in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Immorality Rebuked…2And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? 3 Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. 4When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus,… Cross References Matthew 18:18 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 2 Corinthians 13:10 This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. Colossians 2:5 For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:1-2 Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away. / I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh. 1 Timothy 1:20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. Galatians 4:20 how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you. 1 Timothy 5:20 But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. 2 Corinthians 2:9-11 My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. / If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake, / in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. 2 Corinthians 7:8-9 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time— / yet now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us. 1 Corinthians 4:21 Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit? 2 Corinthians 1:23 I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. 2 Corinthians 13:2 I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, 1 Corinthians 4:18-19 Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you. / But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have. 2 Corinthians 12:21 I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery. Treasury of Scripture For I truly, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that has so done this deed, as absent. 2 Corinthians 10:1,11 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: … 2 Corinthians 13:2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: Colossians 2:5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. judged. Jump to Previous Absent Acted Already Although Body Committed Deed Indeed Judged Judgment Part Passed Physically Present Pronounced Spirit Verily WroughtJump to Next Absent Acted Already Although Body Committed Deed Indeed Judged Judgment Part Passed Physically Present Pronounced Spirit Verily Wrought1 Corinthians 5 1. The sexual immorality person,6. is cause rather of shame unto them than of rejoicing. 7. The old leaven is to be purged out. 10. Heinous offenders are to be shamed and avoided. Although I am absent in body The Apostle Paul begins by acknowledging his physical absence from the Corinthian church. The Greek word for "absent" is "apōn," which emphasizes a physical separation. Historically, Paul was on his missionary journeys, spreading the Gospel across the Roman Empire. His absence, however, did not diminish his authority or concern for the church. This phrase underscores the early Christian understanding of the church as a spiritual family, connected beyond physical presence. I am present in spirit And I have already judged the one who did this just as if I were present As absent in body.--Better, omit "as," which is not in the best MSS. Verse 3. - For I verily. The broken structure of the verse shows the deep emotion with which it was penned - as it were with sobs. St. Paul contrasts the line which he means to take with the lax condonation granted by the Corinthian Church. As absent; rather, being absent or though absent. The as is omitted in the best manuscripts. But present in spirit; literally, in the spirit;' but he is referring to his own spirit: "Bodily I am absent; but speaking as though my spirit were present in your assembly [comp. 2 Kings 5:26], I have already judged," etc. Have judged already. My decision was instantaneous and is final. As though I were present. My sentence is as clear as though I were at this moment standing in the midst of you. That hath so done. The verb is not as before, poiesas, but katergasamenon, which is stronger, "the perpetrator of this deed." The "so" means "with all these circumstances of aggravation." The same verb is used in Romans 1:27. The broken periods of the Greek reflect the emotion of the writer. The passage is as it were written with sobs (Wordsworth).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Althoughγάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I Ἐγὼ (Egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am absent [ from you ] ἀπὼν (apōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 548: To be absent. From apo and eimi; to be away. in body, σώματι (sōmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. I am present [with you ] παρὼν (parōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3918: From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. in spirit, πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. and I have already pronounced judgment κέκρικα (kekrika) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. on the [one] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [who] οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). did κατεργασάμενον (katergasamenon) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2716: From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. this, τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. just as if ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. I were present. παρὼν (parōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3918: From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. 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