1 Corinthians 5:2
Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
وَمَعَ هَذَا فَأنْتُمْ مُنتَفِخُونَ بِالكِبرِيَاءِ! أمَا كَانَ يَجْدُرُ بِكُمْ أنْ تَحْزَنُوا بِسَبَبِ ذَلِكَ؟ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ أنْ تَطْرُدُوا مَنْ يُقُومُ بِذَلِكَ مِنْ بَينِكُمْ.
What Does This Mean?
Paul is telling the Corinthians that they are proud and should instead be sad because someone in their community has done something wrong, and he needs to be removed from among them.
Explained for Children
Imagine you see a friend cheating at a game, but instead of feeling bad about it, everyone else thinks it's cool. Paul is saying this isn't right; we should feel upset when someone does the wrong thing and help fix it.
Historical Background
The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians around AD 53-54, addressing a community where sin was being tolerated rather than confronted. The cultural setting was one of early Christian congregations navigating moral issues within their communities.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, if you see someone in your workplace doing something unethical and others are ignoring it, instead of joining the silence or feeling proud, you should express concern and seek to address the issue appropriately.
Topics
sinforgivenesscommunity standardsdisciplinemoralityconsequences
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that they were 'puffed up'?
Being 'puffed up' means feeling overly proud or arrogant, which in this context suggests the Corinthians were not taking the sin seriously enough.
Why should they have mourned?
Mourning would show a proper response to sin, acknowledging its seriousness and the need for repentance rather than prideful indifference.
What does 'taken away' mean in this verse?
'Taken away' likely refers to removing the person from their position or community as part of discipline, not necessarily excommunication but a serious corrective measure.
How can this apply today when dealing with sin in our communities?
Today, it applies by encouraging us to address sin seriously within our groups, showing sorrow and seeking correction rather than ignoring or justifying wrong actions.