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1 Corinthians 5:2

1 Corinthians 5:2
And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And ye are puffed up,.... Either with the gifts, learning, and eloquence of their preachers, and particularly of this man, who, by some, is thought to be one of their teachers; and though he was…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And ye are puffed up - See the note at 1Co 4:18. You are filled with pride, and with a vain conceit of your own wisdom and purity, notwithstanding the existence of this enormous wickedness in your…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Ye are puffed up - Ye are full of strife and contention relative to your parties and favourite teachers, and neglect the discipline of the Church. Had you considered the greatness of this crime, ye…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Here the apostle states the case; and,

I. Lets them know what was the common or general report concerning them, that one of their community was guilty of fornication, Co1 5:1. It was told in all…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And ye are(lit. have been) puffed up, and have not rather mourned Puffed up. Vulgate, inflati. Tyndale, ye swell. Wiclif, are bolnun, i.e. swollen with pride. It sheds a terrible light upon the…