Note 3 at 1 Cor. 6:2: Paul is reminding the believers at Corinth that they someday shall share with Christ in judging and ruling the universe, including judging the angels (Dan. 7:27; Rev. 5:10, 20:4, 22:5; 1 Cor. 6:3; 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6). This reference probably engulfs Christ's teaching of those who have followed Him sitting upon thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Mt. 19:28; Dan. 7:22), as well as Paul's reference to the saints ruling with Christ in His future kingdom (2 Tim. 2:12; Rom. 8:17).

Paul's point is that if saints will someday judge the world, then why are they looking to unbelievers to settle their trivial disputes and petty differences. Only God's point of view has eternal value and many times His judgment and instruction are the opposite of the world's view (Mt. 5:38-48; Mt. 6:19-21,31-33; Rom. 12:19-21).