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You must call a meeting of the church. I will be present with you in spirit, and so will the power of our Lord Jesus. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus, of you having been gathered together and of me in spirit, with the power of the Lord Jesus, <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> in the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I am with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus with my spirit and with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus, ye being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus, ye being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When you have gathered together, I am with you in spirit. Then, in the name of our Lord Jesus, and with his power, <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are gathered together (and I am there in spirit), and the power of our Lord Jesus is there, too, <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/net/1_corinthians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> When you gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, you being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are assembled, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are all assembled and my spirit is with you, together with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/web/1_corinthians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together with my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ—you being gathered together, also my spirit—with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus, of you having been gathered together and of me in spirit, with the power of the Lord Jesus, <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ -- ye being gathered together, also my spirit -- with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ye, gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus; <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you have been gathered together with my spirit, in the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> in the name of [our] Lord Jesus: when you have gathered together and I am with you in spirit with the power of the Lord Jesus, <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In the name of our LORD Jesus Christ, gather together, and I will be with you in spirit and with the power of our LORD Jesus Christ; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> In the name of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, all of you shall assemble and I with you in The Spirit, with the power of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you and my spirit have come together, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in the name of the Lord Jesus, you and my spirit being assembled, with the power of the Lord Jesus, <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ye being assembled together and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that is, when you are assembled, and I virtually there, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are all assembled and my spirit is with you, together with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> in the name of our Lord Jesus, ye being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> when ye are assembled together with my spirit, by the power, I say, <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=861" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Immorality Rebuked</a> …3Although 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. 4<a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">When you</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synachthentōn (V-APP-GMP) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">are assembled</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emou (PPro-G1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">I am with you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">in spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">along with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamei (N-DFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> 5hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Matthew 18:18-20</a> Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. / Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” <a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm">2 Corinthians 2:10</a> If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake, <a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Matthew 16:19</a> I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” <a href="/john/20-23.htm">John 20:23</a> If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">2 Corinthians 13:10</a> This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">1 Timothy 1:20</a> Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a> Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a> Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8-9</a> But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse! <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a> But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/titus/3-10.htm">Titus 3:10-11</a> Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1-11</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. / With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet. / Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land? ... <a href="/acts/15-28.htm">Acts 15:28-29</a> It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements: / You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">2 Corinthians 10:8</a> For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">2 Corinthians 12:21</a> I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,the name.<a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.<a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Acts 4:7-12,30</a> And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? … <a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18</a> And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.when.<a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Matthew 16:19</a> And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.<a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Matthew 18:16-18,20</a> But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established… <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18,20</a> And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/20-8.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/14-23.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-26.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 5</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">The sexual immorality person,</a> 6. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">is cause rather of shame unto them than of rejoicing.</a> 7. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">The old leaven is to be purged out.</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">Heinous offenders are to be shamed and avoided.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>When you are assembled The Greek word for "assembled" is "συναχθέντων" (synachthentōn), which implies a gathering or coming together of believers. In the early church, such assemblies were crucial for worship, teaching, and discipline. Historically, these gatherings were often in homes or small community spaces, reflecting the intimate and communal nature of early Christian worship. This phrase underscores the importance of community and collective action in the life of the church, emphasizing that church discipline is not a solitary endeavor but a corporate responsibility.in the name of our Lord Jesus The phrase "in the name of our Lord Jesus" signifies acting under the authority and character of Jesus Christ. In biblical terms, a name represents the essence and authority of a person. Thus, gathering in Jesus' name means that the assembly is conducted with His authority and in alignment with His teachings. This reflects the early church's understanding of Jesus as the head of the church, whose authority guides all actions and decisions.and I am with you in spirit Paul’s assertion of being "with you in spirit" highlights the spiritual unity and authority he holds as an apostle, even when physically absent. The Greek word "πνεύματι" (pneumati) for "spirit" indicates a non-physical presence that transcends geographical boundaries. This concept is rooted in the belief that the Holy Spirit unites believers, allowing them to share in spiritual fellowship and authority regardless of physical distance.along with the power of the Lord Jesus The "power of the Lord Jesus" refers to the divine authority and strength that Jesus imparts to His followers. The Greek word "δύναμις" (dynamis) for "power" conveys a sense of miraculous ability and divine intervention. This power is essential for the church to carry out its mission, including the difficult task of church discipline. It reassures believers that they are not acting on their own but are empowered by Christ Himself to uphold His standards and teachings.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4, 5) In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. . . . and my spirit.--These two verses contain the apostolic sentence on the offender, and may read thus: "I have already myself decided, in the name of our Lord Jesus, you being gathered together, and my spirit (as in <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm" title="For I truly, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that has so done this deed,">1Corinthians 5:3</a>), in the power of our Lord Jesus, to deliver such a one," &c.The opening words are probably the form used in all public acts of the Church as a body, and "the power of our Lord Jesus" refers to that continual presence which Christ had promised His Church, and particular power which He had delegated to the Apostles to punish (<a href="/matthew/16-19.htm" title="And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.">Matthew 16:19</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm" title="Truly I say to you, Whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.">Matthew 18:18</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm" title="For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.">Matthew 18:20</a>; <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm" title="Teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and, see, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen.">Matthew 28:20</a>). In this sentence we recognise, not merely a formal excommunication from church-fellowship, but a more severe punishment, which could only be inflicted by apostolic authority and power. Satan was regarded as the origin of all physical evil--hence the afflicted woman, in <a href="/luke/13-16.htm" title="And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound, see, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?">Luke 13:16</a>, is spoken of as one "whom Satan hath bound these eighteen years." St. Paul's own bodily suffering is a "messenger of Satan" (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm" title="And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.">2Corinthians 12:7</a>). The blindness of Elymas (<a href="/acts/13-8.htm" title="But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.">Acts 13:8</a>), and the death of Ananias and Sapphira (<a href="/acts/5-5.htm" title="And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.">Acts 5:5</a>), are instances of the infliction of bodily-suffering by the Apostles. The deliverance of an offender unto Satan would therefore mean the expulsion of such a one from the Christian communion, and if that failed the actual infliction of some bodily suffering such as would destroy the flesh (not the body, but the flesh, the source and origin of the evil). Explicit directions for the excommunication by the Church of an offender, are given in 1 Corinthians 7, but there is no direct instruction to inflict the further punishment spoken of here. It is, indeed, probable that the lesser punishment had the desired effect (see Note on <a href="/2_corinthians/2-6.htm" title="Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.">2Corinthians 2:6</a>), and we subsequently find St. Paul pleading for the loving re-admission of the offender into all the privileges of Christian communion. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The word "Christ" is probably an addition. The clause may either be taken with "when ye are gathered together," or with "to deliver" (comp. <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">1 Timothy 5:21</a>). With the power of our Lord Jesus. Each clause adds solemnity to the scene in which St. Paul imagines himself as standing with them in the spirit, and joining with the assembly of the Church, and armed with the authority of Christ, while he pronounces on the offender the sentence on which he had already determined. That he could claim "the power of the Lord" resulted from his possession of the Holy Spirit. and the special commission to bind and to loose, to remit and to retain, on earth, which Christ had entrusted to the apostles (<a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Matthew 18:18, 20</a>; <a href="/john/20-23.htm">John 20:23</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are gathered συναχθέντων (synachthentōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I [am with you] ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. in spirit, πνεύματος (pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. along with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. power δυνάμει (dynamei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus, Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 5:4 In the name of our Lord Jesus (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 5:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 5:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 5:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 5:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>