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Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers? <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> I am saying this to shame you. Isn’t there anyone in all the church who is wise enough to decide these issues? <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers? <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I say this to you for shame. Thus is there not one wise man among you who will be able to decide in between his brother? <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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? <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you, not even one, who will be able to judge between his brethren? <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not among you anyone wise who will be able to decide between his brothers and sisters, <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not among you one wise man who will be able to decide between his brethren, <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not among you one wise man who will be able to decide between his brethren, <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I say this to your shame. Is it really this way: there is not one wise man among you who will be able to pass judgment between his brothers? <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is not one wise man among you who [is governed by integrity and] will be able and competent to decide [private disputes] between his fellow believers, <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I say this to your shame! Can it be that there is not one wise person among you who is able to arbitrate between fellow believers? <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I say this to your shame! Can it be that there is not one wise person among you who is able to arbitrate between his brothers? <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> I say this to move you to shame. What, cannot there be found among you one wise man who shall be able to decide between his brethren, <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I say this to your shame. Aren't any of you wise enough to act as a judge between one follower and another? <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> I say this to move you to shame. Is it so, that there cannot be found among you one wise man, who shall be able to decide between his brethren, <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You should be ashamed of yourselves! Don't you have at least one wise person who is able to settle disagreements between believers? <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Shame on you! Surely there is at least one wise person in your fellowship who can settle a dispute between fellow Christians. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> I say this to make you feel ashamed. Has it come to this, that there is not one person among you who is wise enough to settle disagreements between brothers? <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers? <a href="/net/1_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> I say this to your shame! Is there no one among you wise enough to settle disputes between fellow Christians? <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I say this to move you to shame. Is not there even one wise person among you who would be able to decide between a brother and his brother? <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that will be able to judge between his brethren? <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I say this to put you to shame. Has it come to this, that there does not exist among you a single wise man competent to decide between a man and his brother, <a href="/web/1_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> I say this to move you to shame. Isn’t there even one wise man among you who would be able to decide between his brothers? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I speak to your shame: so there is not among you one wise man, not even one, who will be able to discern in the midst of his brothers! <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I say this to you for shame. Thus is there not one wise man among you who will be able to decide in between his brother? <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> unto your shame I speak: so there is not among you one wise man, not even one, who shall be able to discern in the midst of his brethren! <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For confusion I speak to you. So is there not one wise with you, who will be able to judge between his brother?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I speak to your shame. Is it so that there is not among you any one wise man, that is able to judge between his brethren ? <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But I am speaking so as to shame you. Is there no one among you wise enough, so that he might be able to judge between his brothers? <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> I say this to shame you. Can it be that there is not one among you wise enough to be able to settle a case between brothers? <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to decide between one believer and another,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I say this to you to make you feel ashamed. Is it so, that there is not a single wise man among you, who could settle a dispute between a brother and his brother? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I say to you now: Is there not with you even one wise person who will be able to reconcile between a brother and his brother?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not among you a wise man, not even one, who shall be able to arbitrate between his brethren? <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> I speak this to your shame. Is there not one wise man among you who shall be able to judge between his brother? <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I speak to you to shame you. Is it so, that there is not among you a wise man? Not so much as one who is able to judge between one brother and another? <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> what, is there not a man of experience amongst you, capable of being arbitrator between his brethren? <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I say this to put you to shame. Has it come to this, that there does not exist among you a single wise man competent to decide between a man and his brother, <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> I speak to your shame! Is it so, that there is not among you even one wise man, who will be able to judge between his brethren? <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I speak it to your shame. What! is there not one wise man among you, that is able to judge between his bretheren? <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=995" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lawsuits among Believers</a> …4So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church? 5<a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I say this</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to your</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/1791.htm" title="1791: entropēn (N-AFS) -- Shame. From entrepo; confusion.">shame.</a> <a href="/greek/1762.htm" title="1762: eni (V-PIA-3S) -- Contraction for the third person singular present indicative of eneimi; impersonally, there is in or among.">Is there</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">really</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">one</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4680.htm" title="4680: sophos (Adj-NMS) -- Wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever. Akin to saphes; wise.">wise enough</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible."></a> <a href="/greek/1252.htm" title="1252: diakrinai (V-ANA) -- From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.">to arbitrate</a> <a href="/greek/303.htm" title="303: ana (Prep) -- A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at."></a> <a href="/greek/3319.htm" title="3319: meson (Adj-ANS) -- Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).">between</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphou (N-GMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers?</a> 6Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Proverbs 24:23</a> These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good. <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a> But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. <a href="/luke/12-57.htm">Luke 12:57</a> And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? <a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm">Proverbs 28:5</a> Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. <a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a> Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a> let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-5</a> “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ... <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a> Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. <a href="/proverbs/3-21.htm">Proverbs 3:21</a> My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment. <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. <a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14</a> Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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 brothers?to your.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-14.htm">1 Corinthians 4:14</a> I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.<a href="/1_corinthians/11-14.htm">1 Corinthians 11:14</a> Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?<a href="/1_corinthians/15-34.htm">1 Corinthians 15:34</a> Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.Is it.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18</a> Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">1 Corinthians 4:10</a> We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.<a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Proverbs 14:8</a> The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Able</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-14.htm">Brotherhood</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Competent</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Decide</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">Dispute</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-2.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">Exist</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Members</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Move</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/romans/14-16.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Single</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">Brotherhood</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">Competent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">Decide</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">Discern</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Dispute</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-21.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm">Exist</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">Members</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-34.htm">Move</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-5.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-8.htm">Single</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 6</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">The Corinthians must take their brothers to court;</a> 6. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">especially under infidels.</a> 9. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">The wicked shall not inherit the kingdom of God.</a> 15. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit: </a> 19. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">they must not therefore be defiled.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I say this to your shame. Paul addresses the Corinthian church with a tone of rebuke, highlighting their failure to live up to Christian standards. The concept of "shame" here is significant in the Greco-Roman world, where honor and shame were pivotal social values. Paul uses this language to emphasize the seriousness of their actions, which are contrary to the teachings of Christ. This rebuke is meant to provoke self-reflection and repentance, aligning with the biblical principle of accountability within the community of believers (cf. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">2 Corinthians 7:9-10</a>).Is there really no one among you wise enough The question underscores the expectation that the church should possess wisdom, a theme prevalent throughout the Corinthian letters. In <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>, Paul identifies Christ as the wisdom of God, suggesting that believers, being in Christ, should exhibit this wisdom. The rhetorical nature of the question implies that the church, endowed with spiritual gifts and knowledge (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">1 Corinthians 1:5</a>), should be capable of resolving disputes internally. This reflects the Jewish tradition of settling matters within the community, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Deuteronomy 1:13-15</a>, where wise and discerning men were appointed as judges.to arbitrate between his brothers? The term "arbitrate" indicates a process of resolving disputes, which in the early church context, should be handled by spiritually mature individuals. The use of "brothers" emphasizes the familial relationship among believers, rooted in their shared faith in Christ. This familial bond is a recurring theme in the New Testament, where believers are called to love and support one another (<a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a>). The failure to resolve disputes internally reflects a lack of spiritual maturity and undermines the witness of the church to the outside world, as seen in Jesus' prayer for unity among His followers in <a href="/john/17-20.htm">John 17:20-23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, addressing the Corinthian church with authority and concern for their spiritual maturity and conduct. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and ethical challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disputes_among_believers.htm">Disputes Among Believers</a> The specific issue being addressed, where members of the church were taking their disputes to secular courts rather than resolving them within the church community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_call_for_wisdom_in_the_church.htm">The Call for Wisdom in the Church</a> Paul emphasizes the need for wise individuals within the church to handle disputes. This calls for believers to seek and cultivate wisdom through prayer, study, and godly living. <a href="/topical/t/the_shame_of_public_disputes.htm">The Shame of Public Disputes</a> Taking disputes to secular courts brings shame to the church. Believers are encouraged to resolve conflicts internally, reflecting the unity and love that should characterize the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_conflict_resolution.htm">The Role of the Church in Conflict Resolution</a> The church is called to be a community where conflicts are resolved with grace and truth. This involves training and appointing wise leaders who can mediate and guide others in reconciliation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_maturity.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Maturity</a> Paul's rebuke highlights the need for spiritual growth. Believers should strive to mature in their faith, becoming capable of handling disputes in a manner that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 6</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_lectionary.htm">How are Church Business Meetings conducted effectively?</a> <a href="/q/who_can't_inherit_god's_kingdom.htm">Who is excluded from inheriting the Kingdom of God?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_1_cor_11_3-10_with_gal_3_28.htm">In 1 Corinthians 11:3-10, how can the requirement for women to cover their heads be reconciled with the claim that there is 'no male and female' in Galatians 3:28?</a> <a href="/q/when_was_nehemiah_written.htm">What does it mean Jesus became sin for us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) I speak to your shame.--Better, I say this to cause you to feel ashamed. From the latent irony of the previous words, the Apostle turns to ask solemnly whether it be a fact that in the whole Christian community at Corinth, which boasted of their superior wisdom, there is not to be found even one man sufficiently esteemed for his wisdom to be trusted by the brethren with the settlement of their disputes.Shall be able to judge. . . .--Better, shall be able to arbitrate, in contrast to the "going to law" of the next verse, the words for these two expressions being different in the original.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - I speak to your shame. He adds this to account for the severe irony of the last remark. Not a wise man among you. Among you, who set yourselves up as so specially wise! To judge; rather, to decide. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I say this λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to your ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. shame. ἐντροπὴν (entropēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1791.htm">Strong's 1791: </a> Shame. From entrepo; confusion. Is there ἔνι (eni) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1762.htm">Strong's 1762: </a> Contraction for the third person singular present indicative of eneimi; impersonally, there is in or among. really οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. wise [enough] σοφὸς (sophos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4680.htm">Strong's 4680: </a> Wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever. Akin to saphes; wise. to arbitrate διακρῖναι (diakrinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. between μέσον (meson) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3319.htm">Strong's 3319: </a> Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brothers? ἀδελφοῦ (adelphou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. 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