1 Corinthians 6:2

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Don't you know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you not competent to decide trivial matters?

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Do you not know that the saints shall judge the world? And if the world shall be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Or know{G1492} ye{G1492} not{G3756} that{G3754} the saints{G40} shall judge{G2919} the world?{G2889} and{G2532} if{G1487} the world{G2889} is judged{G2919} by{G1722} you,{G5213} are ye{G2075} unworthy{G370} to judge{G2922} the smallest matters?{G1646}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Do ye{G1492} not{G3756} know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} the saints{G40} shall judge{G2919}{(G5692)} the world{G2889}? and{G2532} if{G1487} the world{G2889} shall be judged{G2919}{(G5743)} by{G1722} you{G5213}, are ye{G2075}{(G5748)} unworthy{G370} to judge{G2922} the smallest matters{G1646}?

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Do ye not know that the sainctes shall iudge the worlde? If the worlde shalbe iudged by you: are ye not good ynough to iudge smale trifles:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Do ye not knowe that the sayntes shal iudge the worlde? Yf the worlde then shalbe iudged off you, are ye not good ynough to iudge small matters?

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Doe ye not knowe, that the Saintes shall iudge the worlde? If the worlde then shalbe iudged by you, are ye vnworthie to iudge the smallest matters?

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Do ye not knowe that the saintes shall iudge the worlde? If the worlde shalbe iudged by you, are ye vnworthy to iudge the smallest matters?

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Don't you know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    have ye not known that the saints shall judge the world? and if by you the world is judged, are ye unworthy of the smaller judgments?

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Or know ye not that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world is judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Or know ye not that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world is judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Is it not certain that the saints will be the judges of the world? if then the world will be judged by you, are you unable to give a decision about the smallest things?

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Don't you know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you not competent to settle trivial suits?

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 19:28 : 28 Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
  • Luke 22:30 : 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
  • Rev 20:4 : 4 Then I saw thrones, and those who sat on them were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
  • Rev 2:26-27 : 26 To the one who is victorious and does my works to the end, I will give authority over the nations— 27 They will shepherd them with an iron rod and shatter them like pottery—
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 The one who conquers I will grant to sit with me on my throne, just as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on His throne.
  • Dan 7:22 : 22 Until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was given in favor of the holy ones of the Most High, and the time came for the holy ones to possess the kingdom.
  • Dan 7:18 : 18 But the holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.
  • Ps 49:14 : 14 This is their fate, their foolish confidence. And yet, after them, people approve their words. Selah.
  • Ps 149:5-9 : 5 Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds. 6 May the high praises of God be in their throats and a two-edged sword in their hands, 7 to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples, 8 to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with iron shackles, 9 to carry out the judgment written against them. This is the glory of all His faithful ones. Praise the LORD!
  • 1 Cor 6:4 : 4 So if you have cases dealing with everyday affairs, why do you appoint those who are of no account in the church to judge?
  • 2 Cor 4:18 : 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
  • 1 Thess 3:13 : 13 So that He may strengthen your hearts to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His holy ones.
  • 1 John 2:16-17 : 16 For all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father, but is from the world. 17 The world is passing away, along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
  • Jude 1:14-15 : 14 Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them, saying, 'Behold, the Lord comes with countless thousands of His holy ones,' 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their ungodly deeds they have committed, and of all the harsh words that ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.
  • Zech 14:5 : 5 You will flee by the valley of My mountains, for the valley between the mountains will reach to Azal. You will flee as you fled because of the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the Lord my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.

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    3 Don't you know that we will judge angels? How much more the matters of this life!

    4 So if you have cases dealing with everyday affairs, why do you appoint those who are of no account in the church to judge?

    5 I say this to your shame. Is there not one wise person among you who is able to judge between fellow believers?

    6 But instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!

    7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

    8 Instead, you yourselves wrong and cheat—and you do this to your brothers and sisters.

    9 Don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor those who practice homosexuality,

  • 1 Cor 6:1
    84%

    1 Does any one of you, when you have a dispute with another, dare to take it before the unrighteous for judgment, rather than before the saints?

  • 1 Cor 4:3-6
    4 verses
    72%

    3 But to me, it is of little importance to be judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.

    4 I am not aware of anything against myself, but that does not make me innocent. The one who judges me is the Lord.

    5 Therefore, do not judge anything before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will disclose the motives of hearts. At that time, each person will receive praise from God.

    6 Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another.

  • Rom 2:1-3
    3 verses
    71%

    1 Therefore, you have no excuse, O person, whoever you are who judges. For when you judge someone else, you condemn yourself, because you practice the same things you judge others for.

    2 We know that God's judgment is based on truth against those who practice such things.

    3 Do you think this, O person who judges those who practice such things, yet does the same yourself, that you will escape God’s judgment?

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    71%

    4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

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    71%

    57 And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

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    71%

    6 He said to the judges, 'Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals, but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a judgment.'

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    2 verses
    70%

    12 What business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Are you not to judge those inside the church?

    13 God will judge those outside. 'Expel the wicked person from among you.'

  • 1 Cor 11:31-32
    2 verses
    70%

    31 But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under judgment.

    32 Nevertheless, when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.

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    69%

    10 But you, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

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    2 verses
    69%

    1 Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.

    2 For with the standard you use to judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

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    2 verses
    68%

    15 The spiritual person examines all things, but he himself is not subject to being examined by anyone.

    16 For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

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    68%

    6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?

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    67%

    6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you and drag you into court?

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    67%

    5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

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    11 and about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.

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    67%

    17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God, and if it begins with us, what will become of those who disobey the gospel of God?

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    67%

    1 If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.

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    8 Already you are full! Already you are rich! You have begun to reign without us—and how I wish that you really had begun to reign, so that we also might reign with you!

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    66%

    11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

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    66%

    30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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    66%

    19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

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    66%

    5 This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

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    66%

    37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

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    66%

    22 Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.

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    66%

    12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.

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    24 Do not judge by appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.

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    66%

    16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

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    6 He will repay each person according to their deeds.

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    65%

    15 You judge by human standards; I judge no one.

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    65%

    6 Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough?

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    65%

    6 You have condemned and murdered the righteous person, who does not resist you.

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    4 Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To their own Master they stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand.

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    65%

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    65%

    7 Do you look only at outward appearances? If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, let him consider again that just as he belongs to Christ, so also do we.