Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 1 Corinthians 5:4

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 1 Corinthians 5:4 - 5:4

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 1 Corinthians 5:4 - 5:4

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4. ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι. This may be taken (1) with κέκρικα in 1Co 5:3; (2) with συναχθέντων ὑμῶν, or (3) with παραδοῦναι τὸν τοιοῦτον τῷ Σατανᾷ. Of these (1) and (3) are preferable to (2), which would involve an awkward inversion in the order of the words. It implies either (1) the solemn promulgation of the sentence by St Paul, in the name and with the authority of Christ, or (2) the equally solemn delivery of the offender over to Satan. All assemblies of the Christian Church were gathered together in the Name of Christ.

συναχθέντων ὑμῶν. Not, as A.V. when, but after ye have been gathered together.

σὺν τῇ δυνάμει τοῦ κυρίον ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ. This has been taken (1) with συναχθέντων ὑμῶν, and (2) with παραδοῦναι, κ.τ.λ. The former is preferable. The Corinthian Church, when assembled in the name of Christ, and acting under the authority of its chief pastor, one of Christ’s Apostles, was armed with a spiritual power from Jesus Christ to pronounce and carry out the awful sentence which follows.