1 Corinthians 6:2

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?

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 6:4 applies the same logic: if you are to judge the world, you can handle minor disputes within the church.

In 1 Cor 6:9, Paul says the unrighteous won't inherit the kingdom—directly continues the judgment theme. Both affirm believers' role.

Psalm 149:5-9 describes saints executing judgment on nations, directly supporting Paul's assertion that saints will judge the world.

Daniel 7:22 Allusion

Daniel 7:22 says judgment was given to the saints, directly echoing Paul's point that they will judge the world.

Matthew 19:28 promises disciples will sit on thrones judging Israel, reinforcing Paul's claim that saints will judge the world.

Luke 22:30 Parallel

Luke 22:30 also promises disciples will sit on thrones judging Israel, a parallel to Paul's statement about saints judging.

Revelation 20:4 explicitly shows saints seated on thrones with authority to judge, directly paralleling 1 Corinthians 6:2.

Psalm 149:9 Allusion

Psalm 149:9 directly says the godly execute written judgment—the same concept Paul uses here of saints judging.

Obadiah 1:21 prophesies deliverers ruling over Edom—a precedent for the saints ruling in judgment.

Daniel 7:18 Allusion

Daniel 7:18 promises the saints will receive the kingdom, aligning with Paul's claim that they will judge the world as rulers.

Revelation 2:26 promises authority over nations to the victorious, aligning with saints judging the world.

Revelation 2:27 adds ruling with an iron scepter, a vivid image of the authority saints will have in judgment.

Revelation 3:21 promises sitting on Christ's throne, implying shared rule and judgment, reflecting the saints' future role.

Zechariah 3:7 promises Joshua the high priest authority to rule God's house—a specific instance of judging that parallels the saints' role.

Jude 1:14 Parallel

Jude 1:14 cites Enoch's prophecy of the Lord coming with holy ones to execute judgment, echoing the saints' role in judging the world.

Jude 1:15 Parallel

Jude 1:15 continues the prophecy: the Lord will convict the ungodly. This specifies the judgment that saints participate in.