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1 Corinthians 5:12
12For 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]?
1 Corinthians 5:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?
- New International Version (NIV)What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
- English Standard Version (ESV)For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?
- New King James Version (NKJV)For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?
Context of 1 Corinthians 5:12
10not meaning the immoral people of this world, or the greedy ones and swindlers, or idolaters, for then you would have to get out of the world and human society altogether! 11But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [devoted to anything that takes the place of God], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler—you must not so much as eat with such a person. 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]? 13God alone sits in judgment on those who are outside [the faith]. Remove the wicked one from among you [expel him from your church].
Read all of 1 Corinthians 51 Corinthians 5:12 word by word
τί γάρ μοι τοὺς ἔξω κρίνειν; οὐχὶ τοὺς ἔσω ὑμεῖς κρίνετε,Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 5:12
- Luke 12:14But He said to him, “Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbitrator over [the two of] you?”
- John 18:36Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting [hard] to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this world.”
- Mark 4:11He said to them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you [who have teachable hearts], but those who are outside [the unbelievers, the spiritually blind] get everything in parables,
- Colossians 4:5Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
- 1 Timothy 3:7And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.
- 1 Corinthians 6:1Does any one of you, when he has a complaint (civil dispute) with another [believer], dare to go to law before unrighteous men (non-believers) instead of [placing the issue] before the saints (God’s people)?
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 5:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? - The term without, , signifies those who were not members of the Church, and in this sense its correspondent term: החיצונים hachitsonim, those that are without, is generally understood in the Jewish writers, where it frequently occurs. The word also, which greatly disturbs the sense here, is wanting in ABCFG, and several others, with the Syriac, Coptic, Slavonic, Vulgate, and the Itala; together…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12For what have I to do - I have no authority over them; and can exercise no jurisdiction over them. All my rules, therefore, must have reference only to those who are within the church. To judge - To pass sentence upon; to condemn; or to punish. As a Christian apostle I have no jurisdiction over them. Them also that are without - Without the pale of the Christian church; pagans; people of the world; those who did not profess to be Christians. Do not ye…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-13Verses 9-13 Christians are to avoid familiar converse with all who disgrace the Christian name. Such are only fit companions for their brethren in sin, and to such company they should be left, whenever it is possible to do so. Alas, that there are many called Christians, whose conversation is more dangerous than that of heathens!Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-13Christians should not judge or discipline the sins of non-believers, but they should address the sins of fellow believers.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. what have I to do--You might have easily understood that my concern is not with unbelievers outside the Church, but that I referred to those within it. also--Implying, Those within give me enough to do without those outside. do not ye, &c.--Ye judge your fellow citizens, not strangers: much more should I [Bengel]. Rather, Is it not your duty to judge them that are within? God shall judge them that are without: do you look at home [Grotius]. God is the…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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