Matthew 18:20 promises Jesus' presence when gathered in His name — the basis for Paul's confidence in His power here.

In Matthew 28:18, Jesus claims all authority in heaven and earth—the same authority Paul invokes when gathering the church in Christ's name.

Acts 3:6 shows Peter healing in Jesus' name — the same authority Paul invokes for church discipline here.

Acts 4:7-12 declares Jesus' name as the only source of salvation and power — the authority behind Paul's judgment here.

Acts 16:18 records Paul exorcising a demon in Jesus' name — the same authority he applies here for discipline.

2 Corinthians 2:9 reveals Paul's purpose in writing—to test the Corinthians' obedience—directly referencing the same disciplinary action begun in 1 Corinthians 5.

2 Corinthians 2:10 shows Paul forgiving the disciplined brother in Christ's presence, continuing the same church discipline case from 1 Corinthians 5.

In Matthew 18:17, Jesus outlines church discipline steps culminating in treating the offender as an outsider — the same assembly context Paul uses here.

In Matthew 18:18, binding and loosing authority is given to the church — the same authority Paul exercises in this disciplinary assembly.

In 2 Corinthians 2:6, Paul refers back to this same discipline case, saying the punishment by the majority is sufficient.

In Colossians 2:5, Paul uses the same phrase 'absent in body but present in spirit,' echoing his claimed spiritual presence here.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:6, Paul commands discipline 'in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ' — the same authority and action as here.

In 1 Timothy 1:20, Paul hands Hymenaeus and Alexander over to Satan — the exact same disciplinary action described here.

Matthew 28:20 promises Christ's continual presence with his people, underlying Paul's confidence that the gathered church carries his power.

In Titus 3:10, Paul instructs to reject a divisive person after warnings — similar in principle to the exclusion here.

Acts 4:30 prays for signs through Jesus' name — the same name Paul uses to exercise power in this gathering.