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1 Corinthians 5:13
But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

Job 2:6
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, heis in thine hand; but save his life.

Psalm 109:6
Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand.

that.

1 Corinthians 11:32
But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

2 Corinthians 2:7
So that contrariwise yeought rather to forgivehim, and comforthim, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

Galatians 6:1,2
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted…

the day.

1 Corinthians 1:8
Who shall also confirm you unto the end,that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will performit until the day of Jesus Christ:

2 Timothy 1:18
The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

for the destruction of the flesh
The "destruction of the flesh" can be understood as allowing the sinful nature or carnal desires to be dealt with through the consequences of sin. This does not necessarily mean physical harm but rather the breaking down of sinful habits and desires. InGalatians 5:24, Paul speaks of those who belong to Christ having crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. The hope is that through experiencing the consequences of sin, the individual will turn back to God.

so that his spirit may be saved
The ultimate goal of this disciplinary action is the salvation of the individual's spirit. This reflects the redemptive purpose behind church discipline, emphasizing restoration and reconciliation with God. It aligns with the broader biblical theme of God desiring all to come to repentance, as seen in2 Peter 3:9. The focus is on eternal salvation rather than temporal punishment.

on the Day of the Lord
The "Day of the Lord" is a term used throughout Scripture to refer to a future time of God's judgment and salvation. In the New Testament, it often points to the return of Christ and the final judgment. This phrase underscores the eschatological perspective of Paul's teaching, reminding believers of the ultimate accountability before God. It connects to passages like1 Thessalonians 5:2, where the Day of the Lord is described as coming like a thief in the night, urging believers to live in readiness and holiness.

Paul instructs the assembled church, acting with Christ’s authority (1 Corinthians 5:4), to remove the unrepentant offender from fellowship. This “handing over” is not vindictive; it is church discipline carried out in love.

• Jesus prepared the way for this process—“If he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector” (Matthew 18:17).

• Paul models the same step with Hymenaeus and Alexander, “whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme” (1 Timothy 1:20).

• Exclusion from the gathered body places the person back in the world’s realm—under Satan’s sway (Ephesians 2:2)—so he feels the weight of separation from God’s people.

“Flesh” here points to the sinful nature that dominated this man’s behavior. Paul expects the shock of separation to shatter that dominance.

• “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” (Galatians 5:24).

• The aim is not bodily harm but the breaking of stubborn, fleshly resistance—freeing him from the sin of incest condemned in1 Corinthians 5:1.

• God sometimes allows hardship as discipline: “We are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned with the world” (1 Corinthians 11:32).

Church discipline always pursues redemption. By feeling the consequences of sin, the offender may turn, repent, and be restored.

• “Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness” (Galatians 6:1).

• Salvation is the goal; Paul longs to see this brother stand forgiven, just as the Corinthian church later welcomed a repentant sinner back (2 Corinthians 2:6–8).

• God “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4), including those under discipline.

The final horizon is Christ’s return, when every life will be evaluated. Paul wants this man ready for that day.

• “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6).

• Believers will stand “blameless in holiness … at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints” (1 Thessalonians 3:13).

• Discipline now safeguards eternal joy then: “If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; yet he himself will be saved—but only as through the flames” (1 Corinthians 3:15).

Paul commands the Corinthian church to remove an unrepentant brother from fellowship, placing him back in Satan’s realm. The purpose is not punishment for its own sake but the breaking of sinful stubbornness, leading to repentance and ultimate salvation. Loving, corrective discipline today prepares sinners—and the church—to stand pure and ready when Christ returns.