1 Corinthians 6:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →If believers will even have a part in judging angels, everyday matters of this life are well within their competence.
What Does 1 Corinthians 6:3 Mean?
Paul intensifies the previous point. Not only the world but even angels will fall under the scope of the saints' future role. The phrase 'things that pertain to this life' refers to the common, earthly affairs that were ending up in court.
The contrast is deliberately startling. Beings far above us in present glory are named alongside the destiny of the redeemed, yet the Corinthians cannot manage a dispute over earthly goods. Paul is urging maturity: those who are being shaped for eternal weight should not be paralyzed by passing concerns. The verse quietly exalts the dignity God has placed upon His people while calling them to live worthy of it now.
1 Corinthians 6:3 in the Original Language
biotikos (βιωτικός), 'pertaining to this life' -- the ordinary affairs of daily, earthly living.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Corinthians 6:3
What does 1 Corinthians 6:3 mean?
If believers will even have a part in judging angels, everyday matters of this life are well within their competence.