11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister[1] but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 5:11

King James Version

11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

English Standard Version

11 But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler--not even to eat with such a one.

The Message

11 But I am saying that you shouldn't act as if everything is just fine when one of your Christian companions is promiscuous or crooked, is flip with God or rude to friends, gets drunk or becomes greedy and predatory. You can't just go along with this, treating it as acceptable behavior.

New King James Version

11 But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner--not even to eat with such a person.

New Living Translation

11 I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don't even eat with such people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 5:11

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!

13 God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked person from among you."[2]

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 5:13

King James Version

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

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!