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1 Corinthians 6

1 Corinthians 6:7

Lawsuits among Believers · 1 Corinthians 6:1–8
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Translations

Modern
The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
Traditional
Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?
Literal
Therefore indeed, it is already altogether a defeat for you that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?
Latin
Jam quidem omnino delictum est in vobis, quod judicia habetis inter vos. Quare non magis injuriam accipitis? quare non magis fraudem patimini?

Original

Greek
English
The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

Notes

1 Corinthians 6:7

  • The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already: Suing a fellow believer shows self-interest instead of caring for others or honoring God.

  • Why not rather be wronged?: Christians should follow Christ's example of self-sacrifice (see Matthew 5:38–42).

1 Corinthians 6:1–11

When serious disagreements occur between two Christians, they should resolve them with the help of other believers, not in a secular court.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Dealing with Conflict Tolerance

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Jude, Letter of

Topics

Arbitration: Urged by Paul, As a Mode of Action for Christians Christian Conduct: Submitting to Injuries Disagreements Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Going to Court Injustice: Saints should Bear, Patiently Lawsuits: To be Avoided Litigation: To be Avoided Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Meekness: Necessary to a Christian Walk Reproof: Paul Retaliation: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Saints should Submit to Wrong Rather than Engage In Suing Someone Suing your Brother