1 Corinthians 6:2

Translations

Modern

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?

Traditional

Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

Literal

Or do you not know that saints will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy of the least of cases?

Latin

…an nescitis quoniam sancti de hoc mundo judicabunt? et si in vobis judicabitur mundus, indigni estis qui de minimis judicetis?

Original

Greek

English

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?

Notes

1 Corinthians 6:2–3

One day, believers will help judge the world. Even angels will assist alongside the Son of Man, who is the Judge of all people (see Daniel 7:13, 22, 27; Matthew 19:28; John 5:27; Acts 17:31; Revelation 3:21; 20:4). Because of this responsibility, Christians should resolve their disagreements over small matters.

1 Corinthians 6:1–11

When serious disagreements occur between two Christians, they should resolve them with the help of other believers, not in a secular court.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Dealing with Conflict The World Tolerance

Related verses

Matthew 19:28
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.
Revelation 20:4
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.
Daniel 7:22
…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.
Luke 22:30
…so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Revelation 3:21
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.
Revelation 2:26–27
And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.
Daniel 7:18
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
Jude 1:14–15
Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones
Psalm 149:5–9
Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.
1 Corinthians 6:4
So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?
2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Psalm 49:14
Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Jude, Letter of

Topics

Arbitration: Urged by Paul, As a Mode of Action for Christians Courts of Justice: The Judgment of Illustrative of the Last Judgment Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Judgment: The General Lawsuits: To be Avoided Litigation: To be Avoided Reproof: Paul Strife: General Scriptures Concerning The Judgment: Saints Shall Sit with Christ In The Reward of Saints: Sitting in Judgment with Christ

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