How then, can you be proud? This implies the false teacher influenced them to permit this to continue. See note on 1 Corinthians 3:13; and compare Romans 6:1-2. You should be filled with sadness. Compare 2 Corinthians 7:10. Put out of your group. To remove this source of bad influence from the group. The woman is not mentioned. She likely was not a believer, therefore not subject to their discipline.

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