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Discipline's Divine Authority
Commentators explain that acting "in the name of our Lord Jesus" and "with the power of our Lord Jesus" is not a mere formality. It means church discipline is exercised by Christ's direct authority and backed by His divine power. It's God's business, not just a human decision, which gives the act profound seriousness and spiritual weight.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 5:4
18th Century
Theologian
In the name, etc. By the authority, or on behalf, or acting by his commission or power (2 Corinthians 2:10). See the notes on …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 5:4
19th Century
Bishop
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ ... and my spirit.—These two verses contain the apostolic sentence on the offender, and can be read a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 5:4
Though the local congregation itself is to gather and discipline the offender, Paul reminds them of his apostolic authority over them by saying, “I…
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John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 5:4
16th Century
Theologian
When you are gathered together and my spirit—that is, when you are gathered together with me, but in spirit, for they co…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 5:4
17th Century
Pastor
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
These words contain an account of the several things and circumstances, that sh…
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…