1 Corinthians 6:4

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

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  • 1 Cor 5:12 : 12 What business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Are you not to judge those inside the church?
  • Acts 6:2-4 : 2 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples together and said, 'It would not be right for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.' 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

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  • 1 Cor 6:1-3
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    83%

    1Does 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?

    2Don'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?

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

  • 1 Cor 6:5-8
    4 verses
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    5I say this to your shame. Is there not one wise person among you who is able to judge between fellow believers?

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

    7The 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?

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

  • 1 Cor 4:3-6
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    3But to me, it is of little importance to be judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.

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

    5Therefore, 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.

    6Brothers 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.

  • 1 Cor 11:31-32
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    31But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under judgment.

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

  • Jas 2:3-4
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    3If you show special attention to the one wearing fine clothing and say, 'Here is a good seat for you,' but tell the poor man, 'You stand there,' or 'Sit here by my footstool,'

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

  • 1 Cor 5:12-13
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    12What business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Are you not to judge those inside the church?

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

  • Jas 4:11-12
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    11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.

    12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?

  • 1 Cor 2:15
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    15The spiritual person examines all things, but he himself is not subject to being examined by anyone.

  • 2 Chr 19:6
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    6He 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.'

  • Deut 25:1
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    1If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.

  • Rom 14:10
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    10But 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.

  • Rom 14:13
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    13Therefore, let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.

  • Matt 7:1
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    1Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.

  • Luke 12:57
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    57And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

  • 1 Cor 14:29
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    29Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others evaluate what is said.

  • John 7:24
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    24Do not judge by appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.

  • 1 Pet 4:17
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    17For 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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    6But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you and drag you into court?

  • Rom 2:1-3
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    1Therefore, 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.

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

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

  • 1 Cor 10:15
    69%

    15I speak to wise people; judge for yourselves what I say.

  • Rom 14:4
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    4Who 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.

  • 1 Cor 5:2-3
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    2And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have mourned so that the one who has done this would be removed from among you?

    3For though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit, and I have already passed judgment on the one who has committed this act, as if I were present.

  • 1 Pet 4:5
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    5But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

  • Jas 2:12
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    12Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.

  • Exod 18:22
    68%

    22Let 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.

  • Rom 3:6
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    6Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?

  • 1 Pet 1:17
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    17If you call upon the Father, who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, live your lives in reverent fear during the time of your temporary residence here.

  • Deut 1:17
    68%

    17Do not show partiality in judgment; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God. Bring any case that is too difficult for you to me, and I will hear it.

  • John 8:15
    68%

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

  • 1 Cor 14:24
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    24But if everyone is prophesying and an unbeliever or uninitiated person enters, they are convicted of sin by all and are examined by all.

  • Acts 19:39
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    39But if you seek anything beyond this, it must be decided in a lawful assembly.

  • 2 Cor 10:7
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    7Do 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.

  • Acts 18:15
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    15'But if this is about questions of words, names, and your own law, see to it yourselves. I do not wish to be a judge of such matters.'

  • Jas 5:9
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    9Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door.

  • Acts 6:3
    67%

    3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility.