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1 Corinthians 5

1 Corinthians 5:11

Expel the Immoral Brother · 1 Corinthians 5:9–13
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Translations

Modern
But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.
Traditional
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Literal
But now I wrote to you not to associate with anyone being named a brother if he may be sexually immoral or a coveter, or an idolater or a reviler, or a drunkard or a swindler—with such a one not even to eat.
Latin
Nunc autem scripsi vobis non commisceri: si is qui frater nominatur, est fornicator, aut avarus, aut idolis serviens, aut maledicus, aut ebriosus, aut rapax, cum ejusmodi nec cibum sumere.

Original

Greek
English
But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

Notes

1 Corinthians 5:11

Separating from a believer living in sin was intended to uphold the Christian community's high moral standards. This social pressure might also encourage a brother or sister to repent (see 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14).

1 Corinthians 5:9–13

The church should guide and correct anyone known to be living in sin.

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul)

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Discipline Fellowship First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Jude, Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Acceptance Adultery: Forbidden Adultery: Penalties For Alcohol Abuse Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Exhortations to Hate and Avoid Appearance of Evil Bad Company Bad Influence Bad Influences Being Drunk Being Greedy Chastity: Shun Those Devoid of Church Discipline Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Covetousness: Avoid Those Guilty of Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Crime: Partial Lists of Drinking and Smoking Drunkard: General Scriptures Concerning Drunkards Drunkenness: Avoid Those Given To Extortion: General Scriptures Concerning Fellowship with the Wicked Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden Idolatry: Saints should not Have Religious Intercourse with Those Who Practise Intoxication Keeping Company with Sinners Leaving a Church Railing: Forbidden Rebuke Selling Drugs Shunning Social Drinking Substance Abuse Tolerance