If then ye have to judge things pertaining to this life (βιωτικα μεν ουν κριτηρια εαν εχητε). Note emphatic position (proleptic) o…

You have judgments. Causes; controversies; suits.

Things pertaining to this life. Property, etc.

Set them to ju…

If then you have judgments...—Better, If, however, you choose to have judgments to be given on matters of this life.<…

How much more things that pertain to this life? If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least es…

The main verb “appoint” (GK 2767) is probably an imperative with a sarcastic tone. What Paul is saying is this: “If you must have disputes about th…

If you have judgments then as to things pertaining to this life. We must always keep in view what kind of cases he is addressing, for publ…

If then you have judgments of things pertaining to this life ,
&c.] Not judgements relating to life and death, for t…

Christians should not contend with one another, for they are brothers and sisters. If this is carefully heeded, it would prevent many lawsuits and …

After rebuking the Corinthians for failing to judge, the Apostle now rebukes them for other failings in matters of judgment. First, regarding the j…