3 For *I*, [as] absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged as present,
For if indeed in the flesh I am absent, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
But we, brethren, having been bereaved of you and separated for a little moment in person, not in heart, have used more abundant diligence to see your face with much desire;
Let such a one think this, that such as we are in word by letters [when] absent, such also present in deed.
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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 5 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 5
In this chapter the apostle,
1Cr 5:1-6
Here the apostle states the case; and,
1Cr 5:7-8
Here the apostle exhorts them to purity, by purging out the old leaven. In this observe,
1Cr 5:9-13
Here the apostle advises them to shun the company and converse of scandalous professors. Consider,