Actually (ολως). Literally, wholly, altogether, like Latin omnino and Greek παντως (1 Corinthians 9:22). So pap…

Introduction to 1 Corinthians Chapter 5

Chapter 5

This chapter is entirely occupied with a notice of an offense that existed in the c…

It is reported commonly.—Better, There is absolutely said to be fornication among you, and such fornication as is not even amo…

The Greek word porneia (GK 4318) used in this verse is accurately translated “sexual immorality.” Paul has heard a widespread report that a particu…

It is generally reported that there is among you. Since those contentions originated, as has been observed, in presumption and excessive c…

It is reported commonly that there is fornication among
you
The apostle having reproved the Corinthians for…

The apostle notices a flagrant abuse, ignored by the Corinthians. Party spirit and a false notion of Christian liberty seem to have saved the offen…

After discu ing matters pertaining to the sacrament of baptism, the Apostle begins to consider matters pertaining to marriage. First, he attacks a …