I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
I wrote to you in my last letter telling you not to hang around with people who are sleeping around.
Paul's basically saying: choose your circle wisely, who you spend time with matters.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the city of Corinth was notorious for its widespread immorality and idolatry, which posed significant challenges to the early Christian community there. Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, is referring to an earlier letter he wrote, where he instructed them not to associate closely with those engaged in sexual immorality to preserve the church's holiness. This advice was essential in a culture where pagan practices often blurred moral lines within the congregation.
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