“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,”
For my part, even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already passed judgment in the name of our Lord Jesus — Paul's spiritual presence and judgment are real despite physical absence. 'In the name of our Lord Jesus' (en tō onomati tou kyriou Iēsou) means with Christ's authority and presence. Paul's judgment is not personal vindetta but Christ-mediated discipline.
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