Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Corinthians 6:5

"I say [this] to move you to shame. What, cannot there be [found] among you one wise man who shall be able to decide between his brethren," — 1 Corinthians 6:5 (ASV)

Paul now argues positively that if it is really necessary for such disputes to be handled, they should find a Christian wise enough to take care of them, rather than have Christians oppose each other in secular litigation. They should be ashamed of themselves in the way they are acting.