For I most certainly, as being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has done this thing.
Parallel translations
- KJV For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,
- BSB Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.
- NKJV For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed.
- NASB For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present.
- NLT Even though I am not with you in person, I am with you in the Spirit. And as though I were there, I have already passed judgment on this man
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- Col 2:5For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
- 1 Th 2:17But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,
- 2 Cor 13:2I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
- 2 Cor 10:11Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
- 2 Cor 10:1Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.
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