3
For I, on my part, though aabsent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present.
a
Colossians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:17
Colossians 2
5
For even though I am aabsent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your bgood discipline and the cstability of your faith in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2
17
But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short while--ain person, not in spirit--were all the more eager with great desire bto see your face.