Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Corinthians 6:4

"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?" — 1 Corinthians 6:4 (ASV)

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 these mundane matters when you are destined to judge men and angels, well then go ahead and get the least esteemed members of the congregation to take care of these little matters!” Such an interpretation fits in with Paul’s other ironic remarks to the Corinthians .