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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For what have I to do? (τ γαρ μοι; ). "For what is it to me (dative) to judge those without (τους εξο)?" They are outside the chur…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For what have I to do, etc. I have no authority over them; and can exercise no jurisdiction over them. All my rules, therefore, must have …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For what have I to do . . .?—In this verse, the Apostle at once explains the reasons for limiting his remarks to Christians. He also…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Though it is logical and necessary for the church to exercise spiritual discipline over members within its fellowship (the question asked in v.12 i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For what have I to do to judge them that are without? There is nothing to prevent us from judging these also—indeed, even devils themselve…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For what have I to do to judge
To admonish, reprove, censure, and condemn:

them also that are wit…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christians are to avoid close association with all who disgrace the Christian name. Such are only fit companions for their fellows in sin, and to s…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Apostle had advised the Corinthians to remove a sinner from their midst. But they postponed doing this because they misinterpreted …

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