Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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,
Literal
For I indeed, being absent in body but being present in spirit, have already judged the one having thus carried this out, as being present,
Latin
Ego quidem absens corpore, præsens autem spiritu, jam judicavi ut præsens eum, qui sic operatus est,
Original
Greek
English
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.
Notes
in spirit: Paul shared a spiritual connection with them. He had authority from God through the Spirit, which worked well among them.
Paul addresses sexual immorality in the church and tells the Christians to remove an unashamed wrongdoer from fellowship.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Discipline First Letter to the Corinthians Flesh Incest Jude, Letter of Second Letter to the Corinthians
Topics
Adultery: Corinthians Adultery: Penalties For Backsliders: Corinthian Christians Discipline of the Church: Consists in Removing Obstinate offenders Reproof: Paul