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In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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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16th Century
Protestant
When you are gathered together and my spirit—that is, when you are gathered together with me, but in spirit, for they co…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ These words contain an account of the several things and circumstances, that sh…
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…
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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…
