For what have I to do to judge them also that are outside? do not you judge them that are within?
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Did Paul not care about those who were outside the church? Of course he did! But it was not until after they had received the gospel and he had made them subject to the teaching of Christ that he laid down requirements for them. As long as they despised Christ, it was pointless to speak to them about his commandments.
