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How much more the things of this life!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Don’t you realize that we will judge angels? So you should surely be able to resolve ordinary disputes in this life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, matters of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we [believers] will judge angels? How much more then [as to] matters of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t you know that we will judge angels—how much more matters of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t you know that we will judge angels—not to mention ordinary matters? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more, things that pertain to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't you know we will judge angels? And if this is so, we can surely judge everyday matters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more, things that pertain to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't you know that we will judge angels, not to mention things in this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Do you not know that we shall judge the angels? How much more, then, the things of this life! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You know that we will rule angels, not to mention things in this life, don't you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? Why not ordinary matters!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more, things that pertain to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Do you not know that we are to sit in judgement upon angels--to say nothing of things belonging to this life?<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Don’t you know that we will judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Have you not known that we will judge messengers? Why not then the things of life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> have ye not known that we shall judge messengers? why not then the things of life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge messengers? also not only things pertaining to the cares of life?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Know you not that we shall judge angels ? how much more things of this world ? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more the things of this age?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we will judge angels? Then why not everyday matters?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do you not know that we are to judge angels—to say nothing of ordinary matters?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more then should we judge those who belong to this world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Do you not know that we judge the Angels? How much rather those who are of this world?<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Know you not that we shall judge angels? Much more then, things pertaining to this life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Do you not know that we shall judge angels, not indeed matters of this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge angels, much more things pertaining to this life?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />don't you know that we shall be judges of angels? much more then of the affairs of life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Do you not know that we are to sit in judgement upon angels--to say nothing of things belonging to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more, then, things pertaining to this life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Know ye not that we shall judge angels? what! and not <i>worthy of judging</i> the affairs of <i>this</i> life?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=981" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lawsuits among Believers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">Do you not know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinoumen (V-FIA-1P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">we will judge</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelous (N-AMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angels?</a> <a href="/greek/3386.htm" title="3386: mētige (Adv) -- Let alone, much less, much more. From meti and ge; not at all then, i.e. Not to say.">How much more</a> <a href="/greek/982.htm" title="982: biōtika (Adj-ANP) -- Belonging to ordinary life, worldly. From a derivative of bioo; relating to the present existence.">the things of this life!</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a></span><br />To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-22.htm">Daniel 7:22</a></span><br />until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a></span><br />so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4</a></span><br />Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-32</a></span><br />When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a></span><br />And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a></span><br />if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Revelation 2:26-27</a></span><br />And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. / He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">Psalm 149:5-9</a></span><br />Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. / May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, / to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Jude 1:14-15</a></span><br />Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones / to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a></span><br />who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a></span><br />You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-5.htm">Hebrews 2:5</a></span><br />For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Psalm 8:4-6</a></span><br />what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor. / You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Know you not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?</p><p class="hdg">judge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a></b></br> Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">2 Peter 2:4</a></b></br> For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast <i>them</i> down to hell, and delivered <i>them</i> into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a></b></br> And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.</p><p class="hdg">pertain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4</a></b></br> If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Psalm 17:14</a></b></br> From men <i>which are</i> thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, <i>which have</i> their portion in <i>this</i> life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid <i>treasure</i>: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their <i>substance</i> to their babes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Luke 8:14</a></b></br> And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of <i>this</i> life, and bring no fruit to perfection.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-22.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Sit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-40.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">Pertain</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-10.htm">Sit</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">The Corinthians must take their brothers to court;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">especially under infidels.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">The wicked shall not inherit the kingdom of God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit: </a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">they must not therefore be defiled.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of judging angels is not extensively detailed in Scripture, but it implies a position of authority and responsibility granted to the saints. This idea aligns with the broader biblical theme of believers sharing in Christ's reign (<a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Revelation 20:4-6</a>). The notion of judging angels may refer to fallen angels, as suggested by <a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a>, where it speaks of angels who did not keep their positions of authority. The rhetorical question "Do you not know" indicates that this was a teaching Paul expected the Corinthians to understand, possibly from previous instruction or common early Christian teaching. This reflects the high status and dignity bestowed upon believers, contrasting with their current disputes and failures to resolve issues among themselves.<p><b>How much more the things of this life!</b><br>Paul uses a logical argument from the greater to the lesser. If believers are to judge angels, which is a significant and weighty responsibility, then they should certainly be capable of handling mundane, earthly matters. This phrase emphasizes the importance of wisdom and discernment in the Christian community. It challenges the Corinthians to rise above their petty disputes and to exercise the judgment and wisdom that will be required of them in the future. This also reflects the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized resolving conflicts within the community (<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>). The phrase underscores the expectation that believers should live out their heavenly calling in practical ways, demonstrating the kingdom values in their daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance and correction.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>A diverse and often troubled early Christian community in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and doctrinal challenges.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a></b><br>Spiritual beings created by God, often serving as messengers or agents of His will. In this context, they are subjects of future judgment by believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_judgment.htm">The Judgment</a></b><br>Refers to the eschatological event where believers will participate in judging the world and angels, as part of their glorified state in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_future_role.htm">Understanding Our Future Role</a></b><br>Believers are destined for a significant role in God's kingdom, including judging angels. This should inspire a sense of responsibility and purpose in our current lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perspective_on_earthly_matters.htm">Perspective on Earthly Matters</a></b><br>If believers are to judge angels, they should be capable of resolving earthly disputes. This calls for wisdom and discernment in handling conflicts within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>Our identity as co-heirs with Christ includes authority and responsibility. Embracing this identity should influence how we live and interact with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_maturity.htm">Spiritual Maturity</a></b><br>The ability to judge rightly is linked to spiritual maturity. Believers are encouraged to grow in their faith and understanding to fulfill their future roles effectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_accountability.htm">Unity and Accountability</a></b><br>The church is called to unity and mutual accountability, reflecting the order and justice that will characterize God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_we_judge_angels_who_judge_us.htm">How can we judge angels if they judge us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_exceeding_scribes'_righteousness.htm">How can we judge angels if they judge us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_christians_judge_angels.htm">Can Christians judge angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_humans_just_below_angels.htm">Are humans slightly below angels in status?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">We shall judge angels.</span>--Many conjectures have been made as to the exact significance of the word "angels" here. Some suggest that it must signify bad angels; but this would be an unusual use of the word without any qualifying adjective. It is better, perhaps, to regard the passage as a climax arising out of the Apostle's intense realisation of the unity of Christ and His Church triumphant--a point which seems ever present to the mind of St. Paul when he speaks of the dignity of Christianity. In this sense, redeemed humanity will be superior to, and judges of, the spiritual world. That the words have some such large significance, and are not the expression of a hard and literal fact regarding some members of the angelic host, is, I think, borne out by the subsequent words, where the contrast to "angels" is not "men," but "things" relating to this life.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That we shall judge angels.</span> Angels, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> some who belong, or once did belong, to that class. The statement furnishes no data for further speculation. It can hardly mean "evil spirits," for where the word is entirely unqualified it always means good angels; otherwise we might refer it to the "angels which kept not their first estate" (<a href="/jude/1-6.htm">Jude 1:6</a>). It is impossible, and not straightforward, to explain away the word "angels" as meaning Church officials, etc., or to make the word "judge" mean "involve a condemnation of them by comparison with ourselves." All that we can say is that "God chargeth even his angels with folly, and in his sight the very heavens are not clean" (<a href="/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18</a>); and that "to angels hath he not subjected the world to come" (<a href="/hebrews/2-5.htm">Hebrews 2:5</a>). We must take the plain meaning of the apostle's words, whether we can throw any light on his conceptions or not. The only alternative is to suppose that the word means "those who <span class="accented">once</span> were good angels," but <span class="accented">are now</span> fallen spirits. It was so understood by Tertullian, Chrysostom, etc. <span class="cmt_word">How much more;</span> rather, to <span class="accented">say nothing of.</span> The accurate rendering of these verses is a matter of some difficulty, but not to an extent which affects the material sense, or which can be explained without a minute knowledge of Greek. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Do you not know</span><br /><span class="grk">οἴδατε</span> <span class="translit">(oidate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know, remember, appreciate. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we will judge</span><br /><span class="grk">κρινοῦμεν</span> <span class="translit">(krinoumen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">angels?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγγέλους</span> <span class="translit">(angelous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> </span><span class="str2">From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">How much more</span><br /><span class="grk">μήτιγε</span> <span class="translit">(mētige)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3386.htm">Strong's 3386: </a> </span><span class="str2">Let alone, much less, much more. From meti and ge; not at all then, i.e. Not to say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the things of this life!</span><br /><span class="grk">βιωτικά</span> <span class="translit">(biōtika)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">Belonging to ordinary life, worldly. From a derivative of bioo; relating to the present existence.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">1 Corinthians 6:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 6:3 Don't you know that we will judge (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>