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Are you not to judge those inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For what <i>is it</i> to me to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For what <i>have</i> I <i>to do</i> with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For what <i>business</i> of mine <i>is it</i> to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within <i>the church?</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within <i>the church?</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Are you not to judge those who are within <i>the church</i>?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders (non-believers)? Do you not judge those who are within <i>the church</i> [to protect the church as the situation requires]?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don&#8217t you judge those who are inside? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Why should I judge outsiders? Aren't we supposed to judge only church members? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After all, do I have any business judging those who are outside [the Christian faith]? Isn't it your business to judge those who are inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After all, is it my business to judge outsiders? You are to judge those who are in the community, aren't you? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Are you not to judge those inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For what have I to do with also judging those who are outside? Do you not judge those who are within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do ye not judge them that are within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Is it not for you to judge those who are within the Church<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For what do I have to do with also judging those who are outside? Don’t you judge those who are within? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for what have I also to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For what <i>is it</i> to me to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for what have I also those without to judge? those within do ye not judge?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For what to me also to judge them without? do ye yourselves judge them within.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For what have I to do to judge them that are without ? Do not you judge them that are within ? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging those who are outside? But do not even you yourselves judge those who are inside?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For why should I be judging outsiders? Is it not your business to judge those within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging those outside? Is it not those who are inside that you are to judge?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For what business have I to judge those who are outside the church? But you may judge those who are within the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For what business have I to judge outsiders? Judge the insiders.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For what right have I to judge those who are without? Do you not judge those who are within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For why is it for me to judge the outsiders? Do you not judge those within? But God will judge those without.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For what call have I to judge those who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within <i>the church</i>?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for what have I to do to judge those who are without the church; but are not you to judge those that are within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Is it not for you to judge those who are within the Church<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For what have I to do with judging those who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For what have I to do to judge those <i>that are</i> without? <i>and</i> do not ye judge those <i>that are</i> within?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/5-12.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=945" 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/5.htm">Expel the Immoral Brother</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">What</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">business of mine is it</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinein (V-PNA) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">to judge</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.">those</a> <a href="/greek/1854.htm" title="1854: exō (Adv) -- Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.">outside the church?</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Are you</a> <a href="/greek/3780.htm" title="3780: ouchi (IntPrtcl) -- By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinete (V-PIA-2P) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">to judge</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.">those</a> <a href="/greek/2080.htm" title="2080: esō (Adv) -- Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside.">inside?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">13</span>God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”…<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/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-5</a></span><br />“Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4</a></span><br />Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1-6</a></span><br />If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / 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? / 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="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12-13</a></span><br />“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. / “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will destroy them both. The body is not intended for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">1 Corinthians 10:15</a></span><br />I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">1 Corinthians 10:29-30</a></span><br />the other one’s conscience, I mean, not your own. For why should my freedom be determined by someone else’s conscience? / If I partake in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-31.htm">1 Corinthians 11:31-32</a></span><br />Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-6.htm">2 Corinthians 2:6-8</a></span><br />The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him. / So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. / Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.<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_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a></span><br />and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a></span><br />Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a></span><br />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="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-10.htm">Titus 3:10-11</a></span><br />Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></span><br />Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not you judge them that are within?</p><p class="hdg">what.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-14.htm">Luke 12:14</a></b></br> And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a></b></br> Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.</p><p class="hdg">them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Mark 4:11</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all <i>these</i> things are done in parables:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a></b></br> Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a></b></br> That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and <i>that</i> ye may have lack of nothing.</p><p class="hdg">do not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1-5</a></b></br> Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Business</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">Outsiders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">Business</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Church</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-13.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-3.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-13.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-23.htm">Outsiders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">The sexual immorality person,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">is cause rather of shame unto them than of rejoicing.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">The old leaven is to be purged out.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">Heinous offenders are to be shamed and avoided.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>What business of mine</b><br />The phrase "What business of mine" suggests a rhetorical question posed by Paul, emphasizing the boundaries of his apostolic authority. The Greek word used here, "τί," implies a sense of inquiry or questioning. Paul is highlighting the distinction between his responsibilities and those of the church members. This phrase underscores the importance of understanding one's role within the body of Christ and the limits of spiritual authority. It serves as a reminder that believers are called to focus on their own community and spiritual growth rather than overstepping into areas beyond their God-given jurisdiction.<p><b>is it to judge</b><br />The term "judge" comes from the Greek word "κρίνω" (krinō), which means to separate, distinguish, or make a decision. In the context of this verse, Paul is addressing the act of making moral or spiritual evaluations. The conservative Christian perspective emphasizes that judgment should be exercised with discernment and humility, recognizing that ultimate judgment belongs to God. This phrase calls believers to exercise wisdom and grace when addressing issues within the church, ensuring that their judgments align with biblical principles and the love of Christ.<p><b>those outside the church?</b><br />"Those outside the church" refers to individuals who are not part of the Christian community. The Greek term "ἔξω" (exō) indicates those who are external or outside the boundaries of the faith community. Paul is making a clear distinction between the responsibilities of the church towards its members and those who do not share the same faith. Historically, the early church faced challenges in maintaining its distinct identity while engaging with the surrounding pagan culture. This phrase encourages believers to focus on nurturing and correcting their own community, while also being a light to the world through their conduct and testimony.<p><b>Are you not to judge</b><br />This rhetorical question reinforces the responsibility of the church to hold its members accountable. The Greek word "οὐχί" (ouchi) is used to expect an affirmative answer, indicating that it is indeed the duty of the church to exercise judgment within its own community. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this phrase highlights the importance of church discipline and the need for a community that upholds biblical standards. It serves as a call to action for believers to lovingly correct and restore those who have strayed, ensuring the purity and integrity of the church.<p><b>those inside?</b><br />"Those inside" refers to members of the Christian community. The Greek word "ἔσω" (esō) signifies those who are within the boundaries of the church. Paul is emphasizing the church's responsibility to maintain order and holiness among its members. In the historical context of the Corinthian church, there were issues of immorality and division that needed to be addressed. This phrase serves as a reminder that the church is a family, and like any family, it requires guidance, correction, and mutual accountability to thrive. It calls believers to foster a community where love, truth, and holiness are paramount, reflecting the character of Christ to the world.<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 church at Corinth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>A Christian community in Corinth, known for its diverse and often problematic behaviors, which Paul addresses in his letters.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_within_the_church.htm">Judgment within the Church</a></b><br>The context of this passage involves the responsibility of church members to hold each other accountable to Christian standards.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_judgment.htm">Understanding Judgment</a></b><br>Paul distinguishes between judging those inside the church and those outside. The church is called to maintain its purity and standards by addressing sin within its community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_among_believers.htm">Accountability Among Believers</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to hold each other accountable, not out of condemnation, but out of love and a desire for spiritual growth and holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/focus_on_internal_matters.htm">Focus on Internal Matters</a></b><br>The church's primary concern should be the spiritual health and conduct of its members, rather than passing judgment on those who do not share the faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restorative_approach.htm">Restorative Approach</a></b><br>The goal of judgment within the church is restoration and reconciliation, not punishment. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_church_discipline.htm">Role of Church Discipline</a></b><br>Church discipline is a necessary practice to maintain the integrity of the church and to encourage repentance and transformation among its members.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">For what have I to do</span> <span class= "bld">. . .?</span>--The Apostle in this verse at once explains the grounds of the limitation of his remarks to Christians, and seems to hint also, by the form of expression here, that the Corinthian Church ought to have been able to have understood his remarks as only applicable to themselves and not to the heathen.<p><span class= "bld">Them also that are without.</span>--The heathen. It was a common form of expression amongst the Jews to designate the Gentile world (<a href="/mark/4-11.htm" title="And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them that are without, all these things are done in parables:">Mark 4:11</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Do not ye judge them that are within?</span>--As the Christian Church could sit in judgment only on its own members, so they should have concluded that only on them had St. Paul passed judgment.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For what have I to do to judge them also that are without?</span> To pass sentence on heathens is no concern of mine; it is no part of my office. The phrase "them that are without" was originally a Jewish phrase. To the Jews all men were outsiders (<span class="accented">chitsonin</span>) except themselves. The phrase was adopted by Christians, but in a less contemptuous sense (<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5</a>). We find a description of "those that were without" - "aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenant of promise" - in <a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Do not ye judge them that are within!</span> An appeal to their own practice and to common sense. Christian rules can, of course, only apply to Christian communities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/5-12.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">What</span><br /><span class="grk">Τί</span> <span class="translit">(Ti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">business of mine [is it]</span><br /><span class="grk">μοι</span> <span class="translit">(moi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to judge</span><br /><span class="grk">κρίνειν</span> <span class="translit">(krinein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<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">those</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<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">outside [the church ]?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔξω</span> <span class="translit">(exō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1854.htm">Strong's 1854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{Are} you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hymeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐχὶ</span> <span class="translit">(ouchi)</span><br /><span class="parse">IntPrtcl<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3780.htm">Strong's 3780: </a> </span><span class="str2">By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to judge</span><br /><span class="grk">κρίνετε</span> <span class="translit">(krinete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd 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">those</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<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">inside?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσω</span> <span class="translit">(esō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2080.htm">Strong's 2080: </a> </span><span class="str2">Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">1 Corinthians 5:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/5-12.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 5:12 For what have I to do (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 5:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 5:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 5:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 5:13" /></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>