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NASB | 1 Corinthians 5:5 I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 5:5 you are to hand over this man to Satan for the destruction of his body, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. |
Bible Question: By what authority did Paul hand him over to Satan? |
Bible Answer: I believe that Paul is using his authority as an apostle of the church to direct the church to use their authority as a congregation to excommunicate the immoral brother who refuses correction from sin. Paul is speaking here in the best interest of the one who should be punished as well as that of the church. "5:5 to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh. This evidently means that the church was to discipline this sinning brother by committing him to Satan’s domain, the world (1 John 5:19), and to Satan’s chastisement, the destruction or ruin of his body (flesh means “body” here) through sickness or even death. destruction does not mean annihilation but ruin. Persistent sin often leads to physical punishment (11:30; 1 John 5:16-17)." (Ryrie's Study Bible) "Evil and Suffering, Satan—God can use Satan’s treatment of a person to discipline the person, leading that individual to repentance and restoration with God’s people. Satan does not intend to help a person towards salvation. Anyone outside the fellowship of the church is under Satan’s power. A believer cannot live under such conditions and will eventually return to God or die. Spiritual exclusion may lead to physical death but not to damnation." (Believer's Study Bible) --Nolan |