Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? New Living Translation It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. English Standard Version For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge? Berean Standard Bible What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? Berean Literal Bible For what is it to me to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within? King James Bible For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? New King James Version For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside? New American Standard Bible For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? NASB 1995 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? NASB 1977 For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church? Legacy Standard Bible For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Are you not to judge those who are within the church? Amplified Bible For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders (non-believers)? Do you not judge those who are within the church [to protect the church as the situation requires]? Christian Standard Bible For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside? Holman Christian Standard Bible For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside? American Standard Version For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within? Contemporary English Version Why should I judge outsiders? Aren't we supposed to judge only church members? English Revised Version For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within, GOD'S WORD® Translation After all, do I have any business judging those who are outside [the Christian faith]? Isn't it your business to judge those who are inside? International Standard Version After all, is it my business to judge outsiders? You are to judge those who are in the community, aren't you? Majority Standard Bible What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? NET Bible For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Are you not to judge those inside? New Heart English Bible For what have I to do with also judging those who are outside? Do you not judge those who are within? Webster's Bible Translation For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do ye not judge them that are within? Weymouth New Testament For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Is it not for you to judge those who are within the Church World English Bible For what do I have to do with also judging those who are outside? Don’t you judge those who are within? Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor what have I also to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within? Berean Literal Bible For what is it to me to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within? Young's Literal Translation for what have I also those without to judge? those within do ye not judge? Smith's Literal Translation For what to me also to judge them without? do ye yourselves judge them within. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor what have I to do to judge them that are without ? Do not you judge them that are within ? Catholic Public Domain Version For what have I to do with judging those who are outside? But do not even you yourselves judge those who are inside? New American Bible For why should I be judging outsiders? Is it not your business to judge those within? New Revised Standard Version For what have I to do with judging those outside? Is it not those who are inside that you are to judge? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor what business have I to judge those who are outside the church? But you may judge those who are within the church. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For what business have I to judge outsiders? Judge the insiders. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor what right have I to judge those who are without? Do you not judge those who are within? Godbey New Testament For why is it for me to judge the outsiders? Do you not judge those within? But God will judge those without. Haweis New Testament For what call have I to judge those who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within the church? Mace New Testament for what have I to do to judge those who are without the church; but are not you to judge those that are within? Weymouth New Testament For what business of mine is it to judge outsiders? Is it not for you to judge those who are within the Church Worrell New Testament For what have I to do with judging those who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within? Worsley New Testament For what have I to do to judge those that are without? and do not ye judge those that are within? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Expel the Immoral Brother…11But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. 12 What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”… Cross References Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ... Romans 14:4 Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 1 Corinthians 6:1-6 If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / 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? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ... 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. / “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will destroy them both. The body is not intended for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say. 1 Corinthians 10:29-30 the other one’s conscience, I mean, not your own. For why should my freedom be determined by someone else’s conscience? / If I partake in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks? 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. 2 Corinthians 2:6-8 The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him. / So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. / Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone. 1 Timothy 3:7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 5:20 But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Titus 3:10-11 Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. Treasury of Scripture For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not you judge them that are within? what. Luke 12:14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. them. Mark 4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. do not. 1 Corinthians 6:1-5 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? … Jump to Previous Business Church Inside Judge Judging Outside Outsiders WithinJump to Next Business Church Inside Judge Judging Outside Outsiders Within1 Corinthians 5 1. The sexual immorality person,6. is cause rather of shame unto them than of rejoicing. 7. The old leaven is to be purged out. 10. Heinous offenders are to be shamed and avoided. What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Paul addresses the Corinthian church, emphasizing the distinction between the church and the world. In the Greco-Roman context, the church was a minority group with distinct beliefs and practices. Paul underscores that the church's primary responsibility is to maintain its own purity and integrity, rather than imposing its standards on those who do not share its faith. This reflects Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:1-5 about not judging others hypocritically. The church is called to be a light to the world (Matthew 5:14-16), but it is not tasked with judging those who are not part of the faith community. Are you not to judge those inside? Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church at Corinth. 2. The Corinthian Church A Christian community in Corinth, known for its diverse and often problematic behaviors, which Paul addresses in his letters. 3. Judgment within the Church The context of this passage involves the responsibility of church members to hold each other accountable to Christian standards. Teaching Points Understanding JudgmentPaul distinguishes between judging those inside the church and those outside. The church is called to maintain its purity and standards by addressing sin within its community. Accountability Among Believers Believers are encouraged to hold each other accountable, not out of condemnation, but out of love and a desire for spiritual growth and holiness. Focus on Internal Matters The church's primary concern should be the spiritual health and conduct of its members, rather than passing judgment on those who do not share the faith. Restorative Approach The goal of judgment within the church is restoration and reconciliation, not punishment. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of redemption. Role of Church Discipline Church discipline is a necessary practice to maintain the integrity of the church and to encourage repentance and transformation among its members.(12) For what have I to do . . .?--The Apostle in this verse at once explains the grounds of the limitation of his remarks to Christians, and seems to hint also, by the form of expression here, that the Corinthian Church ought to have been able to have understood his remarks as only applicable to themselves and not to the heathen. Them also that are without.--The heathen. It was a common form of expression amongst the Jews to designate the Gentile world (Mark 4:11). Do not ye judge them that are within?--As the Christian Church could sit in judgment only on its own members, so they should have concluded that only on them had St. Paul passed judgment. Verse 12. - For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? To pass sentence on heathens is no concern of mine; it is no part of my office. The phrase "them that are without" was originally a Jewish phrase. To the Jews all men were outsiders (chitsonin) except themselves. The phrase was adopted by Christians, but in a less contemptuous sense (1 Thessalonians 4:12; Colossians 4:5). We find a description of "those that were without" - "aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenant of promise" - in Ephesians 2:12. Do not ye judge them that are within! An appeal to their own practice and to common sense. Christian rules can, of course, only apply to Christian communities.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek WhatΤί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. business of mine [is it] μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to judge κρίνειν (krinein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. those τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. outside [the church ]? ἔξω (exō) Adverb Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively. {Are} you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. not οὐχὶ (ouchi) IntPrtcl Strong's 3780: By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed. to judge κρίνετε (krinete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2919: Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. those τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. inside? ἔσω (esō) Adverb Strong's 2080: Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside. Links 1 Corinthians 5:12 NIV1 Corinthians 5:12 NLT 1 Corinthians 5:12 ESV 1 Corinthians 5:12 NASB 1 Corinthians 5:12 KJV 1 Corinthians 5:12 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 5:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 5:12 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 5:12 French Bible 1 Corinthians 5:12 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 5:12 For what have I to do (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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