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1 Corinthians 5:13

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Corinthians 5:13

Verse 13 of 13

Scripture focus

But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

1 Corinthians 5:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 5:13

Theological / Devotional

God judgeth. The thoughts, words, and deeds of all men are examined by God. Whether a man acknowledges the divine rulership or not, God is the one who evaluates all the details of his life and approves or condemns according to His all-wise justice (see Gen. 18:25; Ps. 50:6; 75:7; 94:1-10; Acts 10:42). This knowledge of the certain justice of God helps the believer to be calm under abuse and ill treatment. He knows that God is watching over him and will ultimately vindicate him (see Matt. 5:10-12; Luke 6:22, 23).

Therefore. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the omission of this word. The words “put away from among yourselves that wicked person” are a quotation from Deut. 17:7, agreeing with the LXX rather than the Hebrew.

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