5 pairs
1 Corinthians 5:1 addresses a case of sexual immorality involving a man and his father's wife, which is explicitly condemned in Leviticus 18:8, highlighting the continuity of moral standards from the Old Testament to the New Testament.
Thematic focusSexual Immorality, Holiness, Church Discipline.
1 Corinthians 5:6 uses the metaphor of leaven to describe how sin can spread within a community, a concept also found in Galatians 5:9, emphasizing the need for purity and vigilance against sin.
Thematic focusPurity, Influence of Sin, Community.
1 Corinthians 5:7 calls believers to 'cleanse out the old leaven' in reference to the Passover, paralleling Exodus 12:15 where the Israelites are instructed to remove leaven from their houses, symbolizing the removal of sin.
Thematic focusPassover, Purification, New Creation.
1 Corinthians 5:11 advises believers not to associate with those who claim to be Christians but live immorally, aligning with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18:15-17 on how to deal with sin in the church.
Thematic focusChurch Discipline, Community Standards, Holiness.
1 Corinthians 5:13 instructs the church to 'purge the evil person from among you,' echoing the command in Deuteronomy 17:7 to remove evil from the community, underscoring the importance of maintaining holiness.
Thematic focusHoliness, Community Purity, Judgment.