Paul's next advice is for them not to settle their differences in the civil courts before the Romans. Rather, they should appoint people of lower status within the church to arbitrate and be the judge.
I can't think of any direct modern parallel or application to this situation. On one hand, it actually is reminiscent of the jury system in which common people are selected to be on the judge. However, I can't think of a specific Ecclesiastical court for civil matters.
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