1 Corinthians 5:12

Modern

What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?

Traditional

For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?

Literal

For what is it to me to judge those outside? Do you not judge those inside?

Latin

Quid enim mihi de iis qui foris sunt, judicare? nonne de iis qui intus sunt, vos judicatis?

Greek

English

What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?

Christians should not judge or discipline the sins of non-believers, but they should address the sins of fellow believers.

The church should guide and correct anyone known to be living in sin.

Theme notes and profiles

Mark 4:11
He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
Luke 12:14
But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”
1 Timothy 3:7
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
1 Corinthians 5:3–5
Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.
1 Corinthians 6:1–5
If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints!
Colossians 4:5
Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
John 18:36
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”