2. Don’t you realize that someday we believers will judge the world? And since you are going to judge the world, can’t you decide even these little things among yourselves?
3. Don’t you realize that we will judge angels? So you should surely be able to resolve ordinary disputes in this life.
4. If you have legal disputes about such matters, why go to outside judges who are not respected by the church?
5. I am saying this to shame you. Isn’t there anyone in all the church who is wise enough to decide these issues?
6. But instead, one believer sues another—right in front of unbelievers!