Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.
I don't mean you have to completely avoid everyone in the world who's sleeping around, being greedy, scamming people, or worshipping other things, because honestly, you'd have to leave planet Earth entirely to do that.
You can't avoid every messy person on Earth, so don't try to escape the world, just don't let it shape who you are.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the city of Corinth was a major port known for its rampant immorality and idol worship, which posed significant challenges for the early Christian church. Paul wrote this letter to address moral issues within the church, such as a case of incest, instructing believers not to associate with unrepentant sinners among them. However, he clarifies that this separation does not extend to all sinners in the wider world, as that would mean withdrawing from society entirely.
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