The angels referred to in this verse must be those who rebelled and later were cast out of heaven along with their leader (Rev. 12:7-9; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6). There is no reason why unfallen angels should be judged. This judging will take place during the millennium (see on 1 Cor. 6:2).

Men who were created lower than angels, but have been raised by redemption to a condition superior to the angels who feel, are well able to make decisions relating to the affairs of this life.

In comparison with the responsibility of sharing in a work of judgment that affects the eternal destiny of fallen angels and wicked men, the question of settling problems related to worldly matters is relatively simple. This weighty argument is enough to prove that the saints ought to be capable of making just decisions relative to differences that occur between church members concerning temporal matters.