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1 Corinthians 5:3

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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,

For {G1063} I {G1473} verily {G3303}, as {G5613} absent {G548} in body {G4983}, but {G1161} present {G3918} in spirit {G4151}, have judged {G2919} already {G2235}, as {G5613} though I were present {G3918}, concerning him that hath {G2716} so {G3779} done {G2716} this deed {G5124},

For I myself, even though I am absent physically, am with you spiritually; and I have already judged the man who has done this as if I were present.

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.

For I verily, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already as though I were present judged him that hath so wrought this thing,

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Cross-References

  • Colossians 2:5 (13 votes)

    For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:17 (7 votes)

    ¶ But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:2 (2 votes)

    I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

  • 2 Corinthians 10:11 (2 votes)

    Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [will we be] also in deed when we are present.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:1 (1 votes)

    ¶ Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence [am] base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: