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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Therefore, if you have disputes about such matters, do you ask for a ruling from those whose way of life is scorned in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />If you have legal disputes about such matters, why go to outside judges who are not respected by the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So indeed, if you have judgment <i>as to</i> the things of this life, set you up those the <i>ones</i> being despised in the church!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So if you have law courts dealing with matters of this life, do you appoint them <i>as judges</i> who are of no account in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So if you have law courts dealing with matters of this life, do you appoint them as judges who are of no account in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />If then you have law courts dealing with matters of this life, do you appoint them as judges who are of no account in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So if you have law courts dealing with matters of this life, do you appoint those who are of no account in the church as judges?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So if you have lawsuits dealing with matters of this life, are you appointing those as judges [to hear disputes] who are of no account in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So if you have such matters, do you appoint as your judges those who have no standing in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So if you have cases pertaining to this life, do you select those who have no standing in the church to judge? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />If then ye have to judge things pertaining to this life, do ye set them to judge who are of no account in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Why do you take everyday complaints to judges who are not respected by the church? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />If then ye have to judge things pertaining to this life, do ye set them to judge who are of no account in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When you have cases dealing with this life, why do you allow people whom the church has a low opinion of to be your judges?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If such matters come up, are you going to take them to be settled by people who have no standing in the church? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So if you have cases dealing with this life, why do you appoint as judges people who have no standing in the church? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So if you have ordinary lawsuits, do you appoint as judges those who have no standing in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If then, you have to judge things pertaining to this life, do you set them to judge who have no standing in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />If therefore you have things belonging to this life which need to be decided, is it men who are absolutely nothing in the Church--is it *they* whom you make your judges?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If then you have to judge things pertaining to this life, do you set them to judge who are of no account in the assembly? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the things of life, indeed, then, if you may have judgment, those despised in the Assembly—these you cause to sit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So indeed, if you have judgment <i>as to</i> the things of this life, set you up those the <i>ones</i> being despised in the church!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of the things of life, indeed, then, if ye may have judgment, those despised in the assembly -- these cause ye to sit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore truly, if ye have judgments pertaining to the cares of life, set them counted as nothing in the church.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If therefore you have judgments of things pertaining to this world, set them to judge, who are the most despised in the church. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, if you have matters to judge concerning this age, why not appoint those who are most contemptible in the Church to judge these things!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If, therefore, you have courts for everyday matters, do you seat as judges people of no standing in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />If you have ordinary cases, then, do you appoint as judges those who have no standing in the church?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You have worldly affairs to be settled, and yet you have put men of bad reputation in the church on the judgment seat.<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 />But if you have a judgment concerning a worldly matter, seat those for you in judgment who are neglected in the assembly.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />If, then, you have controversies pertaining to things of this life, set them to judge who are the least esteemed in the church.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then if indeed you have judgments appertaining to this life, do you sit those down who are little esteemed in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />If then ye have disputes about the things of this life, do you seat those on the bench who are least esteemed in the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />if then you have the cognizance of such matters, why do ye set those to judge who are despised by the church? I speak it to your shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />If therefore you have things belonging to this life which need to be decided, is it men who are absolutely nothing in the Church--is it *they* whom you make your judges?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />If, then, ye have tribunals pertaining to this life, do ye set those <i>to judge</i> who are set at nought in the assembly?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore if ye have controversies about the things of <i>this</i> life, do ye set them to judge, who are despised by the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/6-4.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=988" 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">3</span>Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Prtcl) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echēte (V-PSA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">you need</a> <a href="/greek/2922.htm" title="2922: kritēria (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of krites; a rule of judging, i.e. a tribunal.">to settle</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.">everyday matters,</a> <a href="/greek/2523.htm" title="2523: kathizete (V-PIA-2P) -- Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.">do you appoint as judges</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutous (DPro-AMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">those</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1848.htm" title="1848: exouthenēmenous (V-RPM/P-AMP) -- To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same.">of no standing</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsia (N-DFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?…<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/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-11.htm">James 4:11-12</a></span><br />Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. / There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Matthew 5:25-26</a></span><br />Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. / Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57-59</a></span><br />And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? / Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison. / I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10-13</a></span><br />Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. / It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” / So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12-13</a></span><br />What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">1 Timothy 5:19-20</a></span><br />Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. / But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-4</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a></span><br />This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-16.htm">Deuteronomy 1:16-17</a></span><br />At that time I charged your judges: “Hear the disputes between your brothers, and judge fairly between a man and his brother or a foreign resident. / Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21-22</a></span><br />Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a></span><br />You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17</a></span><br />The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Proverbs 25:8-10</a></span><br />do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? / Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, / lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If then you have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.</p><p class="hdg">ye.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12</a></b></br> For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?</p><p class="hdg">who.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Acts 6:2-4</a></b></br> Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples <i>unto them</i>, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables… </p><p class="hdg">least.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Absolutely</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Cases</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Courts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Disputes</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Esteemed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">Need</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">Questions</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/2-17.htm">Absolutely</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-2.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-14.htm">Cases</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-2.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-14.htm">Connection</a> <a href="/james/2-6.htm">Courts</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Disputes</a> <a href="/genesis/16-4.htm">Esteemed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-14.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Need</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm">Questions</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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In the context of the early church, believers were encouraged to handle disputes internally rather than relying on secular courts. This reflects the principle of Christian unity and the belief that the church, guided by the Holy Spirit, is equipped to resolve conflicts among its members. The phrase "everyday matters" suggests issues that are not of significant spiritual or moral consequence but rather mundane or civil disputes.<p><b>do you appoint as judges</b><br>The appointment of judges within the church context implies a structured approach to conflict resolution. In the Jewish tradition, elders and leaders were often called upon to judge disputes, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/1-16.htm">Deuteronomy 1:16-17</a>. The early church likely adopted a similar model, emphasizing wisdom and spiritual maturity over secular qualifications. This reflects the broader biblical theme of seeking godly wisdom, as highlighted in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>.<p><b>those of no standing in the church?</b><br>This phrase challenges the practice of appointing individuals who lack spiritual authority or maturity to judge matters within the church. It underscores the importance of spiritual discernment and integrity in leadership roles. The term "no standing" suggests a lack of recognition or respect within the Christian community, which could undermine the authority and effectiveness of the judgment. This aligns with the biblical principle that leadership should be entrusted to those who are spiritually mature and respected, as seen in <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-7</a>.<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 the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the Corinthian church.<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 Corinth, Greece, dealing with internal disputes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judges.htm">Judges</a></b><br>Refers to those appointed to resolve disputes, highlighting the issue of appointing those without spiritual maturity or standing in the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment_in_leadership.htm">Spiritual Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>The importance of appointing spiritually mature individuals to handle disputes within the church.<br><br>Encourages the church to value spiritual wisdom over secular qualifications.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/internal_resolution_of_disputes.htm">Internal Resolution of Disputes</a></b><br>Emphasizes the biblical principle of resolving conflicts within the church community rather than seeking secular judgment.<br><br>Encourages believers to seek reconciliation and unity through Christ-centered mediation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_community.htm">The Role of the Church Community</a></b><br>Highlights the responsibility of the church to foster an environment where disputes can be resolved in a godly manner.<br><br>Encourages members to be active participants in maintaining peace and order within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_witness_of_the_church.htm">The Witness of the Church</a></b><br>Stresses the impact of internal disputes on the church's witness to the outside world.<br><br>Calls believers to live in a way that reflects the unity and love of Christ.<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/is_he_our_peace_embodied.htm">What does 'not go beyond what is written' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_lectionary.htm">How are Church Business Meetings conducted effectively?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_didache_refer_to.htm">What does the Didache refer to?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_6_1-8_align_with_secular_courts.htm">How can Paul’s prohibition of lawsuits among believers (1 Corinthians 6:1–8) align with modern justice systems that rely on secular courts? </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>(4) <span class= "bld">If then ye have judgments. . . .</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">If, however, you choose to have judgments to be given on matters of this life.</span> The last words show that the questions which are alluded to are purely worldly and not spiritual matters. The Apostle subsequently urges that such disputes ought not to arise at all amongst Christians, and that if they do they ought to be settled by the interposition of some mutual friend. Here he says, with something of sarcasm, "The very meanest of those who are to be exalted above angels, and to be judges of spiritual existences, is of sufficient authority to settle such matters as you are bringing before legal tribunals."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If then ye have,</span> etc. The verse implies that civil disputes might naturally occur among them. What he is here reprobating is their objectionable method of settling them. <span class="cmt_word">Set them to judge who are least esteemed in the Church.</span> This implies an utter scorn of trivial quarrels about personal rights. Surely the lowliest, the most unregarded members of the Church - those of no account - have wisdom enough to decide in such small matters. Thus when there arose a murmuring between Hebrews and Hellenists about the daily distribution to widows, the apostles, thinking that they had much more important work in hand than the adjustment of such jealousies, left the whole matter in the hands of the seven deacons. Some understand "those held of no account in the Church" to mean heathens; but he is here forbidding them to bring their quarrels before the heathens. Of course, ideally, none ought to be "despised" or "held of no account" in the Church; but St. Paul is here speaking relatively, and with reference to the views of the Corinthians themselves, and not without irony. The perfect participle, "those who have been set at nought," perhaps means persons of proved inferiority of judgment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/6-4.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">So</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐὰν</span> <span class="translit">(ean)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you need</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχητε</span> <span class="translit">(echēte)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to settle</span><br /><span class="grk">κριτήρια</span> <span class="translit">(kritēria)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2922.htm">Strong's 2922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a presumed derivative of krites; a rule of judging, i.e. a tribunal.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everyday matters,</span><br /><span class="grk">Βιωτικὰ</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 /><br /><span class="word">do you appoint [as judges]</span><br /><span class="grk">καθίζετε</span> <span class="translit">(kathizete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2523.htm">Strong's 2523: </a> </span><span class="str2">Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those</span><br /><span class="grk">τούτους</span> <span class="translit">(toutous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of no standing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξουθενημένους</span> <span class="translit">(exouthenēmenous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1848.htm">Strong's 1848: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">church?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκκλησίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(ekklēsia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">1 Corinthians 6:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 6:4 If then you have to judge things (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:5" /></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>