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It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles, that one has his father`s wife.
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A Shocking Sin
Paul addresses a public, ongoing case of incest—a man in a relationship with his stepmother. Commentators stress that this sin was so shocking it was condemned even by the surrounding pagan culture, which was known for its immorality. This highlights the gravity of the situation and the deep shame it brought upon the church.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Introduction to 1 Corinthians Chapter 5
Chapter 5
This chapter is entirely occupied with a notice of an offense that existed in the c…
Actually (ολως). Literally, wholly, altogether, like Latin omnino and Greek παντως (1 Corinthians 9:22). So pap…
19th Century
Anglican
It is reported commonly.—Better, There is absolutely said to be fornication among you, and such fornication as is not even amo…
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The Greek word porneia (GK 4318) used in this verse is accurately translated “sexual immorality.” Paul has heard a widespread report that a particu…
16th Century
Protestant
It is generally reported that there is among you. Since those contentions originated, as has been observed, in presumption and excessive c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It is reported commonly that there is fornication amongyouThe apostle having reproved the Corinthians for…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After discussing matters pertaining to the sacrament of baptism, the Apostle begins to consider matters pertaining to marriage. First, he attacks a…
