I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?
Your shame. He checks their puffed-up spirit (1 Corinthians 5:2). To shame you out of your present unworthy course, I have said (1 Corinthians 6:4), 'Set the least esteemed to judge.'
Is it so? - Are you so helpless that, etc.?
Not a wise man - though ye admire "wisdom" so much (1 Corinthians 1:22). The title 'Cacham,' or wise man, was applied to each Rabbi in Jewish councils.
No, not one - not even one, amidst so many reputed for wisdom (1 Corinthians 3:18).
Shall be able - when applied to.
Brethren - literally, brother; i:e., judge between brother and brother. Such a wise person as had the gift of church government.