13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 5:13

New International Version

13 God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked person from among you."Deut. 13:5; 17:7; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21,24; 24:7

English Standard Version

13 God judgesOr will judge those outside. "Purge the evil person from among you."

The Message

13 God decides on the outsiders, but we need to decide when our brothers and sisters are out of line and, if necessary, clean house.

New King James Version

13 But those who are outside God judges. Therefore "put away from yourselves the evil person."

New Living Translation

13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, "You must remove the evil person from among you."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 5:13

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

(Read 1 Corinthians 5:9-13)

Christians are to avoid familiar converse with all who disgrace the Christian name. Such are only fit companions for their brethren in sin, and to such company they should be left, whenever it is possible to do so. Alas, that there are many called Christians, whose conversation is more dangerous than that of heathens!