Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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? New Living Translation If you have legal disputes about such matters, why go to outside judges who are not respected by the church? English Standard Version So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? Berean Standard Bible So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church? Berean Literal Bible So indeed, if you have judgment as to the things of this life, set you up those the ones being despised in the church! King James Bible If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. New King James Version If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge? New American Standard Bible 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? NASB 1995 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? NASB 1977 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? Legacy Standard Bible 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? Amplified Bible 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? Christian Standard Bible So if you have such matters, do you appoint as your judges those who have no standing in the church? Holman Christian Standard Bible So if you have cases pertaining to this life, do you select those who have no standing in the church to judge? American Standard Version 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? Contemporary English Version Why do you take everyday complaints to judges who are not respected by the church? English Revised Version 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? GOD'S WORD® Translation 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? Good News Translation If such matters come up, are you going to take them to be settled by people who have no standing in the church? International Standard Version So if you have cases dealing with this life, why do you appoint as judges people who have no standing in the church? Majority Standard Bible So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church? NET Bible So if you have ordinary lawsuits, do you appoint as judges those who have no standing in the church? New Heart English Bible If then, you have to judge things pertaining to this life, do you set them to judge who have no standing in the church? Webster's Bible Translation If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. Weymouth New Testament 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? World English Bible 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? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOf the things of life, indeed, then, if you may have judgment, those despised in the Assembly—these you cause to sit; Berean Literal Bible So indeed, if you have judgment as to the things of this life, set you up those the ones being despised in the church! Young's Literal Translation of the things of life, indeed, then, if ye may have judgment, those despised in the assembly -- these cause ye to sit; Smith's Literal Translation Therefore truly, if ye have judgments pertaining to the cares of life, set them counted as nothing in the church. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf therefore you have judgments of things pertaining to this world, set them to judge, who are the most despised in the church. Catholic Public Domain Version 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! New American Bible If, therefore, you have courts for everyday matters, do you seat as judges people of no standing in the church? New Revised Standard Version If you have ordinary cases, then, do you appoint as judges those who have no standing in the church? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou have worldly affairs to be settled, and yet you have put men of bad reputation in the church on the judgment seat. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But if you have a judgment concerning a worldly matter, seat those for you in judgment who are neglected in the assembly. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf, then, you have controversies pertaining to things of this life, set them to judge who are the least esteemed in the church. Godbey New Testament Then if indeed you have judgments appertaining to this life, do you sit those down who are little esteemed in the church? Haweis New Testament 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? Mace New Testament 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. Weymouth New Testament 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? Worrell New Testament If, then, ye have tribunals pertaining to this life, do ye set those to judge who are set at nought in the assembly? Worsley New Testament Therefore if ye have controversies about the things of this life, do ye set them to judge, who are despised by the church? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lawsuits among Believers…3Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! 4So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church? 5I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?… Cross References Matthew 18:15-17 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. James 4:11-12 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? Matthew 5:25-26 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. Luke 12:57-59 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.” Romans 14:10-13 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. ... 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 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.” Galatians 6:1 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. 1 Timothy 5:19-20 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. Acts 6:1-4 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 ... 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Deuteronomy 1:16-17 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.” Exodus 18:21-22 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. Leviticus 19:15 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. Proverbs 18:17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. Proverbs 25:8-10 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. Treasury of Scripture If then you have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. ye. 1 Corinthians 5:12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? who. Acts 6:2-4 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables… least. Jump to Previous Absolutely Account Appoint Assembly Belonging Cases Church Connection Courts Dealing Decided Disputes Esteemed Hands Indeed Judge Judged Judges Judgment Judgments Lay Life Matters Need Pertaining Position QuestionsJump to Next Absolutely Account Appoint Assembly Belonging Cases Church Connection Courts Dealing Decided Disputes Esteemed Hands Indeed Judge Judged Judges Judgment Judgments Lay Life Matters Need Pertaining Position Questions1 Corinthians 6 1. The Corinthians must take their brothers to court;6. especially under infidels. 9. The wicked shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 15. Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit: 19. they must not therefore be defiled. So if you need to settle everyday matters The phrase "everyday matters" refers to the mundane, routine disputes that arise in daily life. In the Greek, the word used here is "βιωτικά" (biotika), which pertains to life or livelihood. This suggests that the issues being discussed are not of spiritual or eternal significance but rather pertain to the temporal aspects of life. Historically, the Corinthian church was situated in a bustling, diverse city where legal disputes were common. Paul is emphasizing that such matters should not consume the church's focus or resources, as they are secondary to the spiritual mission of the church. do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you need ἔχητε (echēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. to settle κριτήρια (kritēria) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2922: Neuter of a presumed derivative of krites; a rule of judging, i.e. a tribunal. everyday matters, Βιωτικὰ (Biōtika) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 982: Belonging to ordinary life, worldly. From a derivative of bioo; relating to the present existence. do you appoint [as judges] καθίζετε (kathizete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. those τούτους (toutous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. of no standing ἐξουθενημένους (exouthenēmenous) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1848: To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church? ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. Links 1 Corinthians 6:4 NIV1 Corinthians 6:4 NLT 1 Corinthians 6:4 ESV 1 Corinthians 6:4 NASB 1 Corinthians 6:4 KJV 1 Corinthians 6:4 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 6:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 6:4 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 6:4 French Bible 1 Corinthians 6:4 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 6:4 If then you have to judge things (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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