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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 5:1
18th Century
Theologian
Introduction to 1 Corinthians Chapter 5
Chapter 5
This chapter is entirely occupied with a notice of an offense that existed in the c…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 5:1
Actually (ολως). Literally, wholly, altogether, like Latin omnino and Greek παντως (1 Corinthians 9:22). So pap…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 5:1
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 5:1
The Greek word porneia (GK 4318) used in this verse is accurately translated “sexual immorality.” Paul has heard a widespread report that a particu…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 5:1
16th Century
Theologian
It is generally reported that there is among you. Since those contentions originated, as has been observed, in presumption and excessive c…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 5:1
17th Century
Pastor
It is reported commonly that there is fornication among
you
The apostle having reproved the Corinthians for…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 5:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…