6 But instead, one brother takes another to court-and this in front of unbelievers!

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 6:6

King James Version

6 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.

English Standard Version

6 but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?

The Message

6 And here you are taking each other to court before people who don't even believe in God! How can they render justice if they don't believe in the God of justice?

New King James Version

6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!

New Living Translation

6 But instead, one believer sues another-right in front of unbelievers!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 6:6

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

(Read 1 Corinthians 6:1-8)

Christians should not contend with one another, for they are brethren. This, if duly attended to, would prevent many law-suits, and end many quarrels and disputes. In matters of great damage to ourselves or families, we may use lawful means to right ourselves, but Christians should be of a forgiving temper. Refer the matters in dispute, rather than go to law about them. They are trifles, and may easily be settled, if you first conquer your own spirits. Bear and forbear, and the men of least skill among you may end your quarrels. It is a shame that little quarrels should grow to such a head among Christians, that they cannot be determined by the brethren. The peace of a man's own mind, and the calm of his neighbourhood, are worth more than victory. Lawsuits could not take place among brethren, unless there were faults among them.