1Cor 5:12-13 | MHM | STEP | v. 12-13 : Paul gives the reason for this difference. Christians do not judge those outside the church—God will judge them (1 Corinthians 5:12-13 ). However, those who are inside the church are under church discipline, and the community must deal with them. Paul says, Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person (1 Corinthians 5:13 ). The church must remove sinful members to keep itself pure and to show the seriousness of following Christ.

‏ 1 Corinthians 5:12-13

v. 12-13: Paul gives the reason for this difference. Christians do not judge those outside the church—God will judge them (1 Corinthians 5:12-13 ^a). However, those who are inside the church are under church discipline, and the community must deal with them. Paul says, Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person (1 Corinthians 5:13 ^b). The church must remove sinful members to keep itself pure and to show the seriousness of following Christ.