1 Corinthians 5:13

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

أمَّا غَيْرُ المُنْتَمِينَ إلَيْهَا فَاللهُ يَحْكُمُ فِي أمْرِهِمْ. يَقُولُ الكِتَابُ: «أخْرِجُوا الشِّرِّيرَ مِنْ بَيْنِكُمْ.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Paul's letter to the Corinthians says that God will judge those who are outside the community, but believers should remove any wicked person within their group. It emphasizes the responsibility of the church to maintain purity.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a box of toys and there’s one toy that keeps breaking the rules in your game. This verse is like saying, 'The grown-ups will take care of problems outside the house, but inside the house, if someone isn’t playing nice, we should ask them to leave for now.'

Historical Background

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter around 53-54 AD to the church in Corinth. The Corinthians were facing moral issues within their community, and Paul was addressing how they should handle these problems.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, if there is someone causing harm or negativity within your workplace or social group, it might be necessary for the wellbeing of the rest to address this issue seriously, possibly by distancing from that person until they can change their behavior.

Topics

• judgment
• church discipline
• morality
• sin management
• community purity
• God's judgment

Related Verses

• Matthew 18:15-17
• Romans 16:17
• Ephesians 5:11
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14
• Titus 3:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this verse mean we should judge others?

It doesn't encourage personal judgment but rather emphasizes the community's responsibility to maintain moral standards, ensuring that those who repeatedly choose sin are not allowed to corrupt the whole group.

How can one identify a 'wicked person' in today's context?

A wicked person is someone whose actions persistently harm others or undermine the values of the community. It requires careful, prayerful discernment and often involves consulting with other members of the community.

What happens after a person is put away from among yourselves?

The goal isn't to punish but to protect the purity of the community. Often, it's an opportunity for the individual to reflect on their behavior and seek repentance, with the hope they can return if there’s genuine change.

Is this verse applicable only within religious settings?

While rooted in church context, the principle of maintaining a healthy environment by distancing from harmful influences applies broadly to any community or group setting where moral integrity is valued.