1 Cor 5
Footnotes 5:1–2 Or “pagans” (gentiles). 5:1–2 Or “his father’s wife.” This incestuous relationship was forbidden by the law. See Lev. 18:8 . The sin is more than the illicit acts of this unnamed man, but the tolerance of a church that refused to correct and deal with the sin in their midst. Indeed, this chapter implies that the church was somewhat smug and arrogant (“puffed up”) over conduct that violated sensibility. 5:4 God had given Paul exceptional ability to have his spirit present, along with the power of God, in their meetings together. 5:5 Satan means “accusing adversary.” When one is put out of the fellowship of the church family, the accuser has access to harass and oppress. There is a blessed protection in the fellowship of God’s people, for the Lord is present with us when we gather in his name. 5:5 Or “Turn this man over to Satan for the destruction of your fleshly works so that your spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.” Verses 3–5 comprise one long,
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