For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed.
1 Corinthians 5:3
Surrounding context
5:2 And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you.
5:3 For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed.
5:4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,