Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Corinthians 5:3

3 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 .

Though I be absent as to my bodily presence, yet God having intrusted me with a superintendency and care over his Church amongst you, out of the care and sollicitude which I have for you, as well as the other Churches of Christ, and in discharge of that trust which God hath reposed in me.

I do determine, and have determined as much as if I were present amongst you, what ought to be done by you concerning this person so notoriously scandalous

Marginal references: Col. 2.5.; Or, determined