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to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Instead, brother goes to law against brother, and this before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the contrary, brother is tried with brother, and that before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but <i>instead,</i> brother goes to law against brother, and that before [judges who are] unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Instead, brother goes to court against brother, and that before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Instead, believer goes to court against believer, and that before unbelievers! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Why should one of you take another to be tried by unbelievers? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Instead, one believer goes to court against another believer, and this happens in front of unbelievers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Instead, one Christian goes to court against another and lets unbelievers judge the case! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelieving judges, at that! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Instead, does a Christian sue a Christian, and do this before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />But brother with brother goes to be judged, and this before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Instead, brother goes to law against brother, and this before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but brother with brother doth go to be judged, and this before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But brother with brother is judged, and this by the unbelieving.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Instead, brother contends against brother in court, and this before the unfaithful!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But rather brother goes to court against brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but a believer goes to court against a believer —and before unbelievers at that?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But brother goes to court against brother, and at that before unbelievers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />A brother disputes with his brother, even before those who are unbelievers.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But brother goes to law with brother, and this before the unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But does brother go to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But brother goes to law with brother, and this before the unbelievers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but when a contest arises, you must refer the decision to infidels?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But <i>one</i> brother goeth to law with <i>another</i>, and this before infidels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1003" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lawsuits among Believers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers? <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Instead,</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphos (N-NMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">one brother</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">goes to law</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">against</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.">another,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in front of</a> <a href="/greek/571.htm" title="571: apistōn (Adj-GMP) -- (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing).">unbelievers!</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>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?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Matthew 5:25-26</a></span><br />Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. / Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-1.htm">James 4:1-2</a></span><br />What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you? / You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Galatians 5:15</a></span><br />But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Luke 12:58-59</a></span><br />Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison. / I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8-9</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. / Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31-32</a></span><br />Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Philippians 2:14-15</a></span><br />Do everything without complaining or arguing, / so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Proverbs 25:8-10</a></span><br />do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? / Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, / lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-19.htm">Proverbs 18:19</a></span><br />An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a></span><br />It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a></span><br />To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But brother goes to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.</p><p class="hdg">brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">1 Corinthians 6:1,7</a></b></br> Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-7.htm">Genesis 13:7-9</a></b></br> And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Genesis 45:24</a></b></br> So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/27-35.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">Gentile</a> <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">Law</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Suit</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Unbelievers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Gentile</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-8.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-15.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">Law</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">Suit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Unbelievers</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">The Corinthians must take their brothers to court;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">especially under infidels.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">The wicked shall not inherit the kingdom of God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit: </a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">they must not therefore be defiled.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Instead, one brother goes to law against another</b><br>In the early church, believers were encouraged to resolve disputes within the Christian community rather than resorting to secular courts. This reflects the principle of unity and love that should characterize the body of Christ. The term "brother" emphasizes the familial relationship among Christians, highlighting the expectation of mutual respect and reconciliation. The practice of taking legal action against a fellow believer contradicts the teachings of Jesus, who advocated for forgiveness and reconciliation (<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>). The early church often appointed wise and spiritually mature members to mediate disputes, as seen in <a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a>, where the apostles appointed deacons to handle practical matters.<p><b>and this in front of unbelievers!</b><br>The presence of unbelievers in legal disputes between Christians was seen as damaging to the witness of the church. The early church was called to be a light to the world (<a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>), and public disputes could tarnish its reputation. In the Greco-Roman world, legal proceedings were often public spectacles, and Christians airing grievances in such settings could lead to ridicule and misunderstanding of the faith. This phrase underscores the importance of maintaining a testimony that reflects the transformative power of the gospel. The apostle Paul emphasizes the need for the church to demonstrate a higher standard of conduct, as seen in <a href="/john/13-35.htm">John 13:35</a>, where Jesus states that love among believers will show the world they are His disciples.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church at Corinth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>A Christian community in Corinth, known for its diverse and often problematic congregation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/unbelievers.htm">Unbelievers</a></b><br>Non-Christians in Corinth who witness the legal disputes among believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth, diversity, and moral challenges.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/legal_disputes.htm">Legal Disputes</a></b><br>Conflicts among believers that were being taken to secular courts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_witness_of_the_church.htm">The Witness of the Church</a></b><br>The church's testimony is compromised when internal disputes are aired publicly. Believers are called to resolve conflicts within the community to maintain a positive witness to the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity.htm">The Importance of Unity</a></b><br>Unity among believers is crucial. Disputes should be handled with love and grace, reflecting the unity that Christ prayed for in <a href="/bsb/john/17.htm">John 17</a>.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_conflict_resolution.htm">The Role of the Church in Conflict Resolution</a></b><br>The church should be a place where conflicts are resolved through biblical principles, not through secular means. This involves seeking wise counsel and mediation within the church body.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">The Call to Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Believers are called to forgive and seek reconciliation, following the example of Christ. This requires humility and a willingness to prioritize relationships over personal grievances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_worldly_influence.htm">The Danger of Worldly Influence</a></b><br>Taking disputes before unbelievers can lead to worldly influence and compromise. Believers should be cautious of allowing secular values to dictate their actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'all_lawful'_a_license_to_sin.htm">Does 'all things lawful' permit us to sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_supports_jesus's_resurrection.htm">What evidence supports Jesus Christ's resurrection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_apollos'_delay_affect_biblical_consistency.htm">1 Corinthians 16:12 - Why is Apollos unwilling or delayed to visit Corinth, and does this contradiction with other New Testament accounts undermine biblical consistency?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_6_1-8_align_with_secular_courts.htm">How can Paul's prohibition of lawsuits among believers (1 Corinthians 6:1-8) align with modern justice systems that rely on secular courts?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">But brother goeth to law with brother.</span>--"It would almost seem as if it were not so. Your dragging these disputes before tribunals of the heathen would imply that it is not possible to find a Christian friend whom you can trust to settle these trivial disputes." Thus the Apostle answers his question of the previous verse.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Instead,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[one] brother</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδελφὸς</span> <span class="translit">(adelphos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">goes to law</span><br /><span class="grk">κρίνεται</span> <span class="translit">(krinetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[another],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδελφοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(adelphou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦτο</span> <span class="translit">(touto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in front of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">unbelievers!</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπίστων</span> <span class="translit">(apistōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">(passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing).</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">1 Corinthians 6:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 6:6 But brother goes to law with brother (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>