5:7

Therefore: The Greek conjunction that the Berean Standard Bible translates as Therefore introduces an appeal on the basis of what Paul said in 5:3–6. It indicates the following: God will punish immoral people, therefore, we must not participate in their evil deeds.

Here are some other ways to translate this conjunction:

So (Good News Translation)
-or-
For that reason

Many versions do not translate the conjunction in 5:7. Translate it in a way that is natural in your language.

do not be partakers with them: The clause do not be partakers with them means that they should not join these people when they do evil things.

Here are some other ways to translate this clause:

So have nothing at all to do with such people. (Good News Translation)
-or-
Don’t participate in the things these people do (New Living Translation (2004))
-or-
do not be part of their group
-or-
If people behave in those ways, then don’t be with them.

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