The elders are Christian men made wise by their knowledge of Scriptural truths, and Paul says that they are "able to judge between . . . brothers" when it comes to "matters of this life."
Abadala bangamadoda angamaKristu ahlakaniphiswe ulwazi lwawo ngamaqiniso emiBhalo, futhi uPawulu wathi ayakwazi "ukwahlulela phakathi kwabafowabo" uma kuziwa 'ezindabeni zalokhu kuphila.'