1 Corinthians 5:13

“But them that are without God judgeth, etc.] Or “will judge”, in the great day of judgment; wherefore though such persons did not fall under the censures and punishment of the apostle, nor of a church of Christ, yet they shall not go unpunished; God will call them to an account for their fornication, covetousness, idolatry, extortion, etc. and will judge, condemn, and punish them, according to their works; and therefore since they do not fall under the cognizance of the churches of Christ, they are to be left to the tribunal of God; and all that the saints have to do is to watch over one another, and reprove, rebuke, and censure, as cases require, and as the case of this church did.…”

“put away from among yourselves that wicked--Sentence of excommunication in language taken from Deu 24:7. Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 6”

“But them ... - They who are unconnected with the church are under the direct and special government of God. They are indeed sinners, and they deserve punishment for their crimes. But it is not ours to pronounce sentence upon them, or to inflict punishment. God will do that. our province is in regard to the church. We are to judge these; and these alone. All others we are to leave entirely in the hands of God. Therefore - Greek “And” (καὶ kai). “Since it is yours to judge the members of your own society, do you exercise discipline on the offender and put him away?” Put away from among yourselves - Excommunicate him; expel him from your society. This is the utmost power which the church has;…”

“Them that are without God will judge - The passing sentence on these he hath reserved to himself. And ye will take away that wicked person - This properly belongs to you. Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 6”

“God: Psa 50:6; Act 17:31; Rom 2:16; Heb 13:4; Pe2 2:9 Therefore: Co1 5:1, Co1 5:5, Co1 5:7; Deu 13:5, Deu 17:7, Deu 21:21, Deu 22:21, Deu 22:22, Deu 22:24; Ecc 9:18; Mat 18:17 Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 6”