1 Corinthians 5:3

King James Version (KJV)

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,

Translations

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Amplified Bible

As for my attitude, though I am absent [from you] in body, I am present in spirit, and I have already decided {and} passed judgment, as if actually present,

1 Corinthians 5:3 - American Standard Version

For I verily, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already as though I were present judged him that hath so wrought this thing,

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Bible in Basic English

For I myself, being present in spirit though not in body, have come to a decision about him who has done this thing;

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Darby Bible

For *I*, [as] absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged as present,

1 Corinthians 5:3 - English Standard Version

For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.

1 Corinthians 5:3 - King James Version

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,

1 Corinthians 5:3 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pues yo, por mi parte, aunque ausente en cuerpo pero presente en espìritu, como si estuviera presente, ya he juzgado al que cometiò tal acciòn.

1 Corinthians 5:3 - The Message

I’ll tell you what I would do. Even though I’m not there in person, consider me right there with you, because I can fully see what’s going on. I’m telling you that this is wrong. You must not simply look the other way and hope it goes away on its own. Bring it out in the open and deal with it in the authority of Jesus our Master. Assemble the community—I’ll be present in spirit with you and our Master Jesus will be present in power. Hold this man’s conduct up to public scrutiny. Let him defend it if he can! But if he can’t, then out with him! It will be totally devastating to him, of course, and embarrassing to you. But better devastation and embarrassment than damnation. You want him on his feet and forgiven before the Master on the Day of Judgment.

1 Corinthians 5:3 - New American Standard Bible

For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present.

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pues yo, por mi parte, aunque ausente en cuerpo pero presente en espìritu, como si estuviera presente, ya he juzgado al que cometiò tal acciòn.

1 Corinthians 5:3 - World English Bible

For I most assuredly, as being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has done this thing.

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Young's Living Translation

for I indeed, as being absent as to the body, and present as to the spirit, have already judged, as being present, him who so wrought this thing:

1 Corinthians 5:3 - Additional Comments

What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
On one hand, we are commanded by the Lord Jesus, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matthew 7:1). On the other hand, the Bible also exhorts us to beware of evildoers and false prophets and to avoid those who practice all kinds of evil. How are we to discern who these people are if we do not make some kind of judgment about them?
There is a righteous kind of judgment we are supposed to exercise - with careful discernment (John 7:24). When Jesus told us not to judge (Matthew 7:1), He was telling us not to judge hypocritically. Matthew 7:2-5 declares, "For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." What Jesus was condemning here was hypocritical, self-righteous judgments of others.
In Matthew 7:2-5, Jesus warns against judging someone else for his sin when you yourself are sinning even worse. That is the kind of judging Jesus commanded us not to do. If a believer sees another believer sinning, it is his Christian duty to lovingly and respectfully confront the person with his sin (Matthew 18:15-17). This is not judging, but rather pointing out the truth in hope - and with the ultimate goal - of bringing repentance in the other person (James 5:20) and restoration to the fellowship. We are to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). We are to proclaim what God's Word says about sin. 2 Timothy 4:2 instructs us, "Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction." We are to "judge" sin, but always with the goal of presenting the solution for sin and its consequences - the Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:6).
Also:
(Prov 9:7) "He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself.
(Prov 9:8) Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
(Prov 9:9) Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
(Prov 12:1) Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
(Prov 13:1) A wise son heeds his father's instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
(Prov 25:12) Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
(Prov 27:5) Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed.

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