1. olwV akouetai en umin porneia kai toiauth porneia htiV oude en toiV eqnesin onomazetai wste gunaika tina tou patroV ecein
2. kai umeiV pefusiwmenoi este kai ouci mallon epenqhsate ina exarqh ek mesou umwn o to ergon touto poihsaV
3. egw men gar wV apwn tw swmati parwn de tw pneumati hdh kekrika wV parwn ton outwV touto katergasamenon
4. en tw onomati tou kuriou hmwn ihsou cristou sunacqentwn umwn kai tou emou pneumatoV sun th dunamei tou kuriou hmwn ihsou cristou
5. paradounai ton toiouton tw satana eiV oleqron thV sarkoV ina to pneuma swqh en th hmera tou kuriou ihsou
6. ou kalon to kauchma umwn ouk oidate oti mikra zumh olon to furama zumoi
7. ekkaqarate oun thn palaian zumhn ina hte neon furama kaqwV este azumoi kai gar to pasca hmwn uper hmwn etuqh cristoV
8. wste eortazwmen mh en zumh palaia mhde en zumh kakiaV kai ponhriaV all en azumoiV eilikrineiaV kai alhqeiaV
9. egraya umin en th epistolh mh sunanamignusqai pornoiV
10. kai ou pantwV toiV pornoiV tou kosmou toutou h toiV pleonektaiV h arpaxin h eidwlolatraiV epei ofeilete ara ek tou kosmou exelqein
11. nuni de egraya umin mh sunanamignusqai ean tiV adelfoV onomazomenoV h pornoV h pleonekthV h eidwlolatrhV h loidoroV h mequsoV h arpax tw toioutw mhde sunesqiein
12. ti gar moi kai touV exw krinein ouci touV esw umeiV krinete
13. touV de exw o qeoV krinei kai exareite ton ponhron ex umwn autwn
Footnotes:
5:1-2 - Paul denounces a case of immorality in the church at Corinth, where a man was living with his father's wife. Tolerance of sin within the church is unacceptable, and correction is necessary to maintain the purity of the community (see also Leviticus 18:8 and Matthew 18:15-17).
5:3-5 - Paul instructs the excommunication of the sinner, handing him over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that the spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord. This highlights the seriousness of sin and the need for church discipline (see also 1 Timothy 1:20 and Matthew 7:5).
5:6-8 - Paul warns that a little leaven leavens the whole lump, symbolizing how sin can spread and corrupt a community. He exhorts Christians to live like unleavened bread, maintaining their holiness (see also Galatians 5:9 and 1 Peter 1:13-16).
5:9-13 - Paul clarifies that excommunication should apply to the immoral within the church, but not to those outside the faith, for the church's responsibility is to its members. God's judgment on those outside is a reality (see also Matthew 7:1-2 and Luke 6:37).
Verses related to I Coríntios, 5:
1 Corinthians chapter 5 deals with church discipline. How to deal with blatant sin in the Christian community? Paul addresses a case of sexual immorality, rebuking the church for its tolerance. He orders the exclusion of the offender, explaining the need to "purify the old yeast." The text emphasizes the importance of collective holiness and establishes principles for the internal judgment of the church. Analyze with us five biblical passages that illuminate the fundamental concepts of this impactful chapter.
2 Corinthians 2:5-8: "If anyone has caused sadness, it has not only been caused to me, but, in part, not to be too harsh, to all of you. The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient. Now, on the contrary, you must forgive him and console him [...]" - Provides additional context for the situation discussed in 1 Corinthians 5 regarding church discipline.
Matthew 18:15-17: "If your brother sins against you, go and, alone with him, show him his error. If he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he doesn't listen to you, take one or two others with you [...] If he refuses to listen to you, tell the church; and if he refuses to listen also to the church, treat him as a pagan or a tax collector." - Complements Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 5 on how to deal with sin in the church.
Galatians 5:9: "A little yeast leavens the entire dough." - Quoted from 1 Corinthians 5:6, illustrating how sin can spread in the community.
2 Thessalonians 3:14-15: "If anyone does not obey our instruction given in this letter, mark him and do not associate with him, so that he will feel ashamed. However, do not consider him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother." - It relates to 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 on how to treat disobedient church members.
Titus 3:10-11: "As for the one who causes divisions, warn him once and then again. After that, reject it. You know that such a person has become perverted and is sinning; It is condemned by itself." - Complements Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 5 on how to deal with problem people in the church.
FAQ:
What does Paul say about sexual immorality in the Church?
Paul severely rebukes sexual immorality in the church and instructs that those who practice such sins be removed from fellowship for the preservation of holiness. (1 Corinthians 5:1-5)
Why does Paul recommend excommunication of the immoral man?
He teaches that excommunication is intended to restore the sinner by removing evil from the Church and preserving its purity and holiness. (1 Corinthians 5:6-13)
What does Paul mean by "purifying the old lump"?
Paul uses the metaphor of dough to illustrate how the church must purify itself from sin, removing the leaven of immorality, in order to be like Christ. (1 Corinthians 5:6-8)
What does Paul teach about judgment in the Church?
Paul explains that it is the church's responsibility to judge internal sins, but that it should not judge those outside the community, as that is God's responsibility. (1 Corinthians 5:12-13)
What is the purpose of church discipline, according to Paul?
Discipline aims at the restoration of the sinner and the preservation of the purity of the Church, always seeking repentance and reconciliation. (1 Corinthians 5:5)
