Evidently God had not revealed the fact that believers will play a role in judging angels earlier in Scripture. He apparently revealed that for the first time here through Paul (cf. Jude 1:6). [source][source][source]
Context Summary
1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - Settling Differences Between Brethren
The Apostle was clearly of the opinion that it was wiser for a Christian to bear injustice and wrong than to go to law before a heathen tribunal. It would have been a happy solution of myriads of disputes if his advice had been followed. Where a course of lawless crime has to be arrested in the interests of the weak and defenseless, it is necessary to call in the law and police to vindicate and protect; but when our private, personal and individual interests alone are concerned, we should be wise to submit our case to arbitration or suffer patiently.
Who are the heirs of the kingdom of heaven, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11? Do not inquire into their past history. There are pages in their lives that had better be obliterated and forgotten; or, if remembered, they should be the foil to set forth the matchless grace and love of God. Yes, that grace shall be our theme forever, when we recall the depths out of which it lifted us, and the heights to which it raised us. Let us note that the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit are named together. It is by the Holy Spirit that we become possessed of the nature of our Lord, which takes the place of our old evil nature and empowers us to repeat His life. [source]
Chapter Summary: 1 Corinthians 6
1The Corinthians must take their brothers to court; 6especially under infidels 9The wicked shall not inherit the kingdom of God 15Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit: 19they must not therefore be defiled
Greek Commentary for 1 Corinthians 6:3
How much more, things that pertain to this life? [Μητι γε βιωτικα] The question expects the answer no and γε ge adds sharp point to Paul‘s surprised tone, “Need I so much as say?” It can be understood also as ellipsis, “let me not say” (μητιγε λεγω mētige legō), not to say. ιωτικα Biōtika occurs first in Aristotle, but is common afterwards. In the papyri it is used of business matters. It is from βιος bios (manner of life in contrast to ζωη zōē life principle). [source]
How much more [μήτιγε] It is hard to render the word accurately. How much more follows the Vulgate quanto magis. It is rather, not to speak of; or to say nothing at all of. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for 1 Corinthians 6:3
Luke 21:34Of this life [βιωτικαῖς] The rendering is too general; though it might be difficult to give a better. Βίος , life, means life considered either as to its duration (1 Peter 4:3); the means of support (Mark 12:44; Luke 8:43; Luke 21:4; 1 John 3:17); or the manner of leading it (1 Timothy 2:2). The meaning here is pertaining to the support or luxury of life; and so in the only other passages where it occurs, 1 Corinthians 6:3,1 Corinthians 6:4. The parallel is Matthew 6:31. Wyc., business of this life. [source]
Luke 21:34Drunkenness [μετηι] From μετυ methu (wine). Old word but in the N.T. only here and Romans 13:13; Galatians 5:21.Cares of this life (μεριμναις βιωτικαις merimnais biōtikais). Anxieties of life. The adjective βιωτικος biōtikos is late and in the N.T. only here and 1 Corinthians 6:3.Come on you Second aorist active subjunctive of επιστημι ephistēmi ingressive aorist. Construed also with μη ποτε mē pote Adjective in predicate agreeing with ημερα hēmera (day).As a snare (ως παγις hōs pagis). Old word from πηγνυμι pēgnumi to make fast a net or trap. Paul uses it several times of the devil‘s snares for preachers (1 Timothy 3:7; 2 Timothy 2:26). [source]
Luke 21:34Cares of this life [μεριμναις βιωτικαις] Anxieties of life. The adjective βιωτικος biōtikos is late and in the N.T. only here and 1 Corinthians 6:3. [source]
Revelation 20:4And they sat upon them [και εκατισαν επ αυτους] First aorist active indicative of κατιζω kathizō Another period here apparently synchronous (Revelation 20:7) with the confinement of Satan in the abyss. No subject is given for this plural verb. Apparently Christ and the Apostles (Matthew 19:28; Luke 22:30) and some of the saints (1 Corinthians 6:3), martyrs some hold. [source]
What do the individual words in 1 Corinthians 6:3 mean?
Notknow youthatangelswe will judgeHow much morethe things of this life
Greek Commentary for 1 Corinthians 6:3
The question expects the answer no and γε ge adds sharp point to Paul‘s surprised tone, “Need I so much as say?” It can be understood also as ellipsis, “let me not say” (μητιγε λεγω mētige legō), not to say. ιωτικα Biōtika occurs first in Aristotle, but is common afterwards. In the papyri it is used of business matters. It is from βιος bios (manner of life in contrast to ζωη zōē life principle). [source]
It is hard to render the word accurately. How much more follows the Vulgate quanto magis. It is rather, not to speak of; or to say nothing at all of. [source]
See on Luke 21:34. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for 1 Corinthians 6:3
The rendering is too general; though it might be difficult to give a better. Βίος , life, means life considered either as to its duration (1 Peter 4:3); the means of support (Mark 12:44; Luke 8:43; Luke 21:4; 1 John 3:17); or the manner of leading it (1 Timothy 2:2). The meaning here is pertaining to the support or luxury of life; and so in the only other passages where it occurs, 1 Corinthians 6:3, 1 Corinthians 6:4. The parallel is Matthew 6:31. Wyc., business of this life. [source]
From μετυ methu (wine). Old word but in the N.T. only here and Romans 13:13; Galatians 5:21.Cares of this life (μεριμναις βιωτικαις merimnais biōtikais). Anxieties of life. The adjective βιωτικος biōtikos is late and in the N.T. only here and 1 Corinthians 6:3.Come on you Second aorist active subjunctive of επιστημι ephistēmi ingressive aorist. Construed also with μη ποτε mē pote Adjective in predicate agreeing with ημερα hēmera (day).As a snare (ως παγις hōs pagis). Old word from πηγνυμι pēgnumi to make fast a net or trap. Paul uses it several times of the devil‘s snares for preachers (1 Timothy 3:7; 2 Timothy 2:26). [source]
Anxieties of life. The adjective βιωτικος biōtikos is late and in the N.T. only here and 1 Corinthians 6:3. [source]
First aorist active indicative of κατιζω kathizō Another period here apparently synchronous (Revelation 20:7) with the confinement of Satan in the abyss. No subject is given for this plural verb. Apparently Christ and the Apostles (Matthew 19:28; Luke 22:30) and some of the saints (1 Corinthians 6:3), martyrs some hold. [source]