Translations
Modern
So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?
Traditional
If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.
Literal
Therefore indeed, if you have cases as to the things of life, do you seat these, the ones being despised in the church?
Latin
Sæcularia igitur judicia si habueritis: contemptibiles, qui sunt in ecclesia, illos constituite ad judicandum.
Original
Greek
English
So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?
Notes
I say this to your shame: It is a problem for Christians to settle disputes in non-religious courts, as if no one in the church can help resolve them.
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
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Church First Letter to the Corinthians Jude, Letter of
Topics
Arbitration: Urged by Paul, As a Mode of Action for Christians Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Lawsuits: To be Avoided Litigation: To be Avoided Reproof: Paul Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Suing Someone