For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?
Why would I waste time judging people outside the church? That's not my job. You all need to focus on holding each other accountable within your own community.
Clean up your own house before you worry about everyone else's.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Corinthian church was dealing with significant moral and doctrinal issues, including sexual immorality and divisions among believers, as Paul addressed in his letters. Paul is specifically responding to a situation where a church member was involved in serious sin, urging the congregation to exercise judgment and discipline within their own community rather than concerning themselves with outsiders. This reflects the early Christian emphasis on maintaining internal purity in a pagan society that often influenced church behavior.
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