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International Standard Version
1 Corinthians 6:6
Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelievers at that!
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Christian Standard Bible®
Instead, brother goes to court against brother, and that before unbelievers!
Instead, brother goes to court against brother, and that before unbelievers!
King James Version (1611)
But brother goeth to law with brother, & that before the vnbeleeuers?
But brother goeth to law with brother, & that before the vnbeleeuers?
King James Version
But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.
But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.
English Standard Version
but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?
New American Standard Bible
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
New Century Version
But now one believer goes to court against another believer—and you do this in front of unbelievers!
But now one believer goes to court against another believer—and you do this in front of unbelievers!
Amplified Bible
but instead, brother goes to law against brother, and that before [judges who are] unbelievers?
but instead, brother goes to law against brother, and that before [judges who are] unbelievers?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
Legacy Standard Bible
On the contrary, brother is tried with brother, and that before unbelievers!
On the contrary, brother is tried with brother, and that before unbelievers!
Berean Standard Bible
Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!
Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!
Contemporary English Version
Why should one of you take another to be tried by unbelievers?
Why should one of you take another to be tried by unbelievers?
Complete Jewish Bible
Instead, a brother brings a lawsuit against another brother, and that before unbelievers!
Instead, a brother brings a lawsuit against another brother, and that before unbelievers!
Darby Translation
But brother prosecutes his suit with brother, and that before unbelievers.
But brother prosecutes his suit with brother, and that before unbelievers.
Easy-to-Read Version
But now one believer goes to court against another, and you let people who are not believers judge their case!
But now one believer goes to court against another, and you let people who are not believers judge their case!
Geneva Bible (1587)
But a brother goeth to law with a brother, and that vnder the infidels.
But a brother goeth to law with a brother, and that vnder the infidels.
George Lamsa Translation
But brother goes to court against brother, and at that before unbelievers.
But brother goes to court against brother, and at that before unbelievers.
Good News Translation
Instead, one Christian goes to court against another and lets unbelievers judge the case!
Instead, one Christian goes to court against another and lets unbelievers judge the case!
Lexham English Bible
But brother goes to court with brother, and this before unbelievers!
But brother goes to court with brother, and this before unbelievers!
Literal Translation
But brother is judged with brother, and this before unbelievers!
But brother is judged with brother, and this before unbelievers!
American Standard Version
but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
Bible in Basic English
But a brother who has a cause at law against another takes it before Gentile judges.
But a brother who has a cause at law against another takes it before Gentile judges.
Hebrew Names Version
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
Etheridge Translation
But a brother with his brother litigates, and, moreover, before those who are unbelievers !
But a brother with his brother litigates, and, moreover, before those who are unbelievers !
Murdock Translation
but a brother litigateth with his brother, and also before them that believe not !
but a brother litigateth with his brother, and also before them that believe not !
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But one brother goeth to law with another, and that vnder the vnbeleuers?
But one brother goeth to law with another, and that vnder the vnbeleuers?
English Revised Version
but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
World English Bible
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But brother goeth to law with brother, and this before the infidels.
But brother goeth to law with brother, and this before the infidels.
Weymouth's New Testament
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
but a brothir with brothir stryueth in dom, and that among vnfeithful men.
but a brothir with brothir stryueth in dom, and that among vnfeithful men.
Update Bible Version
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
Webster's Bible Translation
But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers.
But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers.
New English Translation
Instead, does a Christian sue a Christian, and do this before unbelievers?
Instead, does a Christian sue a Christian, and do this before unbelievers?
New King James Version
But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!
But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!
New Living Translation
But instead, one believer sues another—right in front of unbelievers!
But instead, one believer sues another—right in front of unbelievers!
New Life Bible
Instead, one Christian takes another Christian to court. And that court is made up of people who are not Christians!
Instead, one Christian takes another Christian to court. And that court is made up of people who are not Christians!
New Revised Standard
but a believer goes to court against a believer—and before unbelievers at that?
but a believer goes to court against a believer—and before unbelievers at that?
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, brother with brother, sueth for judgment, and that before unbelievers?
But, brother with brother, sueth for judgment, and that before unbelievers?
Douay-Rheims Bible
But brother goeth to law with brother: and that before unbelievers.
But brother goeth to law with brother: and that before unbelievers.
Revised Standard Version
but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?
but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
but one brother goeth to lawe with another: and that vnder the vnbelevers?
but one brother goeth to lawe with another: and that vnder the vnbelevers?
Young's Literal Translation
but brother with brother doth go to be judged, and this before unbelievers!
but brother with brother doth go to be judged, and this before unbelievers!
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
but one brother goeth to lawe with another, and that before the vnbeleuers?
but one brother goeth to lawe with another, and that before the vnbeleuers?
Mace New Testament (1729)
but when a contest arises, you must refer the decision to infidels?
but when a contest arises, you must refer the decision to infidels?
Simplified Cowboy Version
I guess not! One of God's cowboys are squabbling with another of God's cowboys right out in the open—right in front of unbelievers. That makes our outfit look good doesn't it?
I guess not! One of God's cowboys are squabbling with another of God's cowboys right out in the open—right in front of unbelievers. That makes our outfit look good doesn't it?
Contextual Overview
1 When one of you has a complaint against another, does he dare to take it before the unrighteous and not before the saints? 2 You know that the saints will rule the world, don't you? And if the world is going to be ruled by you, can't you handle insignificant cases?Psalm 49:14; Daniel 7:22; Matthew 19:28; Luke 22:30; Revelation 2:26; 3:21; 20:4;">[xr] 3 You know that we will rule angels, not to mention things in this life, don't you?2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6;">[xr] 4 So if you have cases dealing with this life, why do you appoint as judges people who have no standing in the church?1 Corinthians 5:12;">[xr] 5 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?between his brother">[fn] 6 Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelievers at that! 7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among yourselves is already a defeat for you. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?Proverbs 20:22; Matthew 5:39-40; Luke 6:29; Romans 12:17,19; 1 Thessalonians 5:15;">[xr] 8 Instead, you yourselves practice doing wrong and cheating others, and brothers at that!1 Thessalonians 4:6;">[xr]
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
brother: 1 Corinthians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 6:7, Genesis 13:7-9, Genesis 45:24, Nehemiah 5:8, Nehemiah 5:9, Psalms 133:1-3, Acts 7:26, Philippians 2:14, Philippians 2:15, 1 John 2:9-11, 1 John 3:11-15
Reciprocal: Genesis 13:8 - Let Deuteronomy 15:3 - General Nehemiah 5:1 - their brethren Proverbs 3:30 - General Malachi 2:10 - why Matthew 5:9 - are Matthew 5:22 - his brother Matthew 18:15 - if Romans 12:17 - Provide 1 Corinthians 5:11 - called Galatians 5:15 - General
Cross-References
Romans 11:29
For God's gifts and calling never change.Numbers 23:19;">[xr]
For God's gifts and calling never change.Numbers 23:19;">[xr]
Ephesians 4:30
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit, by whom you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption.Isaiah 7:13; 63:10; Ezekiel 16:43; Luke 21:28; Romans 8:23; Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:19;">[xr]
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit, by whom you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption.Isaiah 7:13; 63:10; Ezekiel 16:43; Luke 21:28; Romans 8:23; Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:19;">[xr]
Hebrews 3:10
for forty years. That is why I was indignant with that generation and said, 'They are always going astray in their hearts, and they have not known my ways.'
for forty years. That is why I was indignant with that generation and said, 'They are always going astray in their hearts, and they have not known my ways.'
Hebrews 3:17
And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned and whose bodies fell in the wilderness?Numbers 14:22,29; 26:65; Psalm 106:26; 1 Corinthians 10:5; Jude 1:5;">[xr]
And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned and whose bodies fell in the wilderness?Numbers 14:22,29; 26:65; Psalm 106:26; 1 Corinthians 10:5; Jude 1:5;">[xr]
James 1:17
Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights,the Father of lights">[fn] in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Malachi 3:6; John 3:27; Romans 11:29; 1 Corinthians 4:7;">[xr]
Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights,the Father of lights">[fn] in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Malachi 3:6; John 3:27; Romans 11:29; 1 Corinthians 4:7;">[xr]
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But brother goeth to law with brother,.... The relation meant is spiritual; it was usual for members of churches to be called brethren, they professing to be born again of the same Father, and belonging to the same family under Christ, the son, firstborn, and master of it: and a very wicked and shameful thing it was, that persons in such a relation, being of such a family, should go to law with one another at all:
and that before the unbelievers; which is an aggravation of their sin and folly. The apostle before calls them "unjust", now "infidels", such as had no faith in Christ, disbelieved the Messiah, and denied the whole Gospel, and therefore no faith or confidence should be put in them; for, generally speaking, such as have no faith, are not only wicked, but unreasonable men, men of no reason, conscience, justice, and equity; and therefore very improper persons for believers to bring their causes before.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But brother ... - One Christian goes to law with another. This is designed as a reproof. This was wrong:
- Because they ought rather to take wrong and suffer themselves to be injured 1 Corinthians 6:7;
- Because they might have chosen some persons to settle the matter by arbitration without a formal trial; and,
- Because the civil constitution would have allowed them to have settled all their differences without a lawsuit.
Josephus says that the Romans (who were now masters of Corinth) permitted the Jews in foreign countries to decide private affairs, where nothing capital was in question, among themselves. And Dr. Lardner observes, that the Christians might have availed themselves of this permission to have settled their disputes in the same manner. Credibility, vol. 1:p. 165.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Corinthians 6:6. Brother goeth to law with brother — One Christian sues another at law! This is almost as great a scandal as can exist in a Christian society. Those in a religious community who will not submit to a proper arbitration, made by persons among themselves, should be expelled from the Church of God.
