ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 5 v12

BARRING FROM SACRAMENTS. AMBROSIASTER: A bishop cannot do anything about unbelievers. But a brother who is caught doing such things he can bar not only from the sacraments but also from common intercourse with his fellows, so that when he is avoided he may feel ashamed and repent. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

DISCIPLINE APPLICABLE INSIDE THE CHURCH. CHRYSOSTOM: Did Paul not care about those who were outside the church? Of course he did! But it was not until after they had received the gospel and he had made them subject to the teaching of Christ that he laid down requirements for them. As long as they despised Christ, it was pointless to speak to them about his commandments. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 16.2.

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