Bible Commentary

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 9. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? ] The Apostle in this verse sums up what he has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:9”

Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that [your] brethren. 8. Nay, you do wrong, and defraud, and that (your) brethren ] Not only are you not willing to suffer injury, but you inflict it, and you inflict it upon those with whom you are conjoined in relations as affectionate as the ties of blood. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:8”

Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather [suffer yourselves] to be defrauded? 7. Why do ye not rather take wrong? ] Cf. St Mat 5:38-42. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:7”

But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. 6. But brother goeth to law ] “It is not a question between ecclesiastical and civil courts, but between Law and Equity, Litigation and Arbitration. The remedy is not more elaborate law, nor cheaper law, nor greater facility of law, but more Christianity.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:6”

I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? 5. I speak to your shame ] ‘You are not to suppose me in earnest. I only say this to shame you for the undue value … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:5”

If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. 4. judgments ] domes, Wiclif. See note on 1Co 6:2. The meaning (2) seems the only admissible one here, inasmuch as Christians were not likely as yet to possess secular tribunals or to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:4”

Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? 3. Know ye not that we shall judge angels? ] Cf. 2Pe 2:4, and Judges 6. Some have thought that good angels are here meant. But it is difficult to see how (1) men could pronounce sentence upon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:3”

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? 2. the saints shall judge the world ] i.e. at Christ’s second coming. See St Mat 19:28, St Luk 22:30, and Dan 7:22. are ye unworthy to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:2”

Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Ch. 1Co 6:1-11. The way to settle disputes in the Christian Church 1. Dare any of you, having a matter against another ] The principle is here laid down which is to guide Christians in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 6:1”

But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. But them … – They who are unconnected with the church are under the direct and special government of God. They are indeed sinners, and they deserve punishment for their crimes. But it is not ours to pronounce sentence … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 5:13”