of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
Many of the early commentators support Vincent’s position. It does seem obvious that to be "delivered unto Satan" means to be excluded from the church. It also seems probable that in the days of the apostles Satan had the ability to inflict bodily punishments. On occasions, the apostles "cast out demons" and delivered people from bodily afflictions. To "deliver to Satan" was to turn the person over to him that he might inflict bodily disease or punishment upon him. This practice was miraculous; consequently, it ceased with the age of miracles.