1 Corinthians 6:7
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?
Majority Standard Bible
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In Context
6Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!
8Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own brothers!
Cross References
Proverbs 2:5then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 20:22Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
Matthew 5:39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Luke 6:29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
1 Peter 2:19For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 6:2-9
Causes of Litigation Censured. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? 4 If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. 5 I speak to… Read the whole commentary →