1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 6:1-5, Paul expands the principle: believers should judge internal disputes rather than take them before unbelievers.

In 1 Corinthians 6:4, Paul criticizes appointing unbelievers as judges, reinforcing the principle of not involving outsiders in church matters.

Mark 4:11 Parallel

Mark 4:11 uses 'those outside' for those not given kingdom secrets, directly paralleling Paul's 'outsiders' whom he does not judge.

Colossians 4:5 instructs wise conduct toward outsiders, complementing Paul's statement that he does not judge them.

1 Thessalonians 4:12 urges proper behavior before outsiders, aligning with Paul's distinction between insiders and outsiders in judgment.

In 1 Timothy 3:7, Paul applies the same concern for reputation with outsiders to church leadership qualifications.