Thematic Bible: Removing obstinate offenders

among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, in order that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

Verse Concepts

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For [although I] am absent in body but present in spirit, I have already passed judgment on the one who has done this in this way, as [if I] were present. In the name of our Lord Jesus, [when] you are assembled, and my spirit, together with the power of our Lord Jesus, [I have decided] to hand over such a person to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, in order that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.

But those outside God will judge. Remove the evil person {from among yourselves}.

Verse Concepts

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