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1 Corinthians 5

1 It is actually reported that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not even among the Gentiles, that one of you hath his father’s wife.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • It is reported G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • commonly G3654 (ὅλως) — completely, i.e. altogether; (by analogy), everywhere; (negatively) not by any means
  • fornication G4202 (πορνεία) — harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • as is G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • not so much as G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • named G3687 (ὀνομάζω) — to name, i.e. assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • should have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • his G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • father’s G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • wife G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife

2 And ye are puffed up, and did not rather mourn, that he that had done this deed might be taken away from among you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • puffed up G5448 (φυσιόω) — to inflate, i.e. (figuratively) make proud (haughty)
  • have G3996 (πενθέω) — to grieve (the feeling or the act)
  • not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
  • rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • mourned G3996 (πενθέω) — to grieve (the feeling or the act)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he that hath done G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • deed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • deed G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • might be taken away G1808 (ἐξαίρω) — to remove
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • among G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

3 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,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • verily G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • absent G548 (ἄπειμι) — to be away
  • in body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • present G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property
  • in spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • have judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • already G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
  • as though G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • I were present G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property
  • him that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • done G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • deed G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion

4 in the name of our Lord Jesus, ye being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • when G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are gathered together G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • the power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

5 to deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • To deliver G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • such an one G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • unto Satan G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto Satan G4567 (Σατανᾶς) — the accuser, i.e. the devil
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the destruction G3639 (ὄλεθρος) — ruin, i.e. death, punishment
  • of the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • may be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • glorying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • glorying G2745 (καύχημα) — a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in a good or a bad sense
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
  • Know ye G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • a little G3398 (μικρός) — small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)
  • leaven G2219 (ζύμη) — ferment (as if boiling up)
  • leaveneth G2220 (ζυμόω) — to cause to ferment
  • the whole G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • lump G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lump G5445 (φύραμα) — perhaps akin to through the idea of swelling in bulk), mean to knead; a mass of dough

7 Purge out the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, even as ye are unleavened. For our passover also hath been sacrificed, even Christ:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Purge out G1571 (ἐκκαθαίρω) — to cleanse thoroughly
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • the old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • leaven G2219 (ζύμη) — ferment (as if boiling up)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye may be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a new G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate
  • lump G5445 (φύραμα) — perhaps akin to through the idea of swelling in bulk), mean to knead; a mass of dough
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • unleavened G106 (ἄζυμος) — unleavened, i.e. (figuratively) uncorrupted; (in the neutral plural) specially (by implication) the Passover week
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • passover G3957 (πάσχα) — the Passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it)
  • is sacrificed G2380 (θύω) — properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter…
  • for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

8 wherefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • let us keep the feast G1858 (ἑορτάζω) — to observe a festival
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • leaven G2219 (ζύμη) — ferment (as if boiling up)
  • neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • the leaven G2219 (ζύμη) — ferment (as if boiling up)
  • of malice G2549 (κακία) — badness, i.e. (subjectively) depravity, or (actively) malignity, or (passively) trouble
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • wickedness G4189 (πονηρία) — depravity, i.e. (specially), malice; plural (concretely) plots, sins
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • the unleavened G106 (ἄζυμος) — unleavened, i.e. (figuratively) uncorrupted; (in the neutral plural) specially (by implication) the Passover week
  • of sincerity G1505 (εἰλικρίνεια) — clearness, i.e. (by implication) purity (figuratively)
  • truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth

9 I wrote unto you in my epistle to have no company with fornicators;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I wrote G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • an epistle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • an epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • to company G4874 (συναναμίγνυμι) — to mix up together, i.e. (figurative) associate with
  • with fornicators G4205 (πόρνος) — a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine)

10 not at all meaning with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous and extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Yet G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • altogether G3843 (πάντως) — entirely; specially, at all events, (with negative, following) in no event
  • with the fornicators G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with the fornicators G4205 (πόρνος) — a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine)
  • of this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • with the covetous G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with the covetous G4123 (πλεονέκτης) — holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder)
  • extortioners G727 (ἅρπαξ) — rapacious
  • with idolaters G1496 (εἰδωλολάτρης) — an image- (servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively)
  • for G1893 (ἐπεί) — thereupon, i.e. since (of time or cause)
  • then G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • must ye needs G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
  • go out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))

11 but as it is, I wrote unto you not to keep company, if any man that is named a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one no, not to eat.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
  • I have written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • to keep company G4874 (συναναμίγνυμι) — to mix up together, i.e. (figurative) associate with
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • that is called G3687 (ὀνομάζω) — to name, i.e. assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess
  • a brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • be G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • a fornicator G4205 (πόρνος) — a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • covetous G4123 (πλεονέκτης) — holding (desiring) more, i.e. eager for gain (avaricious, hence a defrauder)
  • an idolater G1496 (εἰδωλολάτρης) — an image- (servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively)
  • a railer G3060 (λοίδορος) — abusive, i.e. a blackguard
  • a drunkard G3183 (μέθυσος) — tipsy, i.e. (as noun) a sot
  • an extortioner G727 (ἅρπαξ) — rapacious
  • with such an one G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with such an one G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • no not G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • to eat G4906 (συνεσθίω) — to take food in company with

12 For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • have I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • to do to judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that are G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • without G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
  • do G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • them that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • within G2080 (ἔσω) — inside (as preposition or adjective)

13 But them that are without God judgeth. Put away the wicked man from among yourselves.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • them that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • without G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • judgeth G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • Therefore G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • put away G1808 (ἐξαίρω) — to remove
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • among yourselves G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • wicked person G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wicked person G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…