1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, be judged by the unrighteous, and not by the saints?

2 Do you not know that the saints are to judge with world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you unworthy to decide your petty causes?

3 Do you not know that we are to judge messengers? Why not, then, things pertaining to this life?

4 If, then, you have the cognizance of such matters, why do you set those to judge who are of no account in the congregation?

5 For shame to you I say it! So, then, there is not among you a wise man; not even one, who shall be able to decide between his brethren!