1 Corinthians 5:3-5
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
3 For though absent in body I am present in spirit, and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment 4 in the name of the Lord Jesus on the man who has done such a thing. When you are assembled, and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, 5 you are to deliver this man to Satan[a] for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.[b]
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- 5.5 to Satan: Not only excommunicated, but in some sense given over to suffering, for his own good.
- 1 Corinthians 5:5 Other ancient authorities omit Jesus
1 Corinthians 5:3-5
New King James Version
3 (A)For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed. 4 In the (B)name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, (C)with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 5 (D)deliver such a one to (E)Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord [a]Jesus.
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- 1 Corinthians 5:5 NU omits Jesus
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