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I Corinthians 6:7

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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?

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 7

utterly a fault--literally, "a shortcoming" (not so strong as sin). Your going to law at all is a falling short of your high privileges, not to say your doing so before unbelievers, which aggravates it. rather take wrong-- (Pro 20:22; Mat 5:39-40); that is, "suffer yourselves to be wronged."

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 7

In this chapter the apostle, I. Reproves them for going to law with one another about small matters, and bringing the cause before heathen judges (Co1 6:1-8). II. He takes occasion hence to warn them against many gross sins, to which they had been formerly addicted (Co1 6:9-11). III. And, having cautioned them against the abuse of their liberty, he vehemently dehorts them from fornication, by various arguments (Co1 6:12 to the end).

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Tyndale Open Study Notesv. 7

6:7 Even to have such lawsuits with one another is a defeat for you: To sue a fellow believer reflects self-interest rather than concern for the welfare of others or the glory of God. • Why not just accept the injustice? Christians are called to follow the example of Christ’s self-sacrifice (see Matt 5:38-42).

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The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).

Strong's Concordancev. 7

ἤδη (ḗdē, G2235) — even now μέν (mén, G3303) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a… οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are ὅλως (hólōs, G3654) — completely, i.e. altogether; (by analogy), everywhere; (negatively) not by any means ἥττημα (hḗttēma, G2275) — a deterioration, i.e. (objectively) failure or (subjectively) loss ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… κρίμα (kríma, G2917) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime")) μετά (metá, G3326) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according… ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… διατί (diatí, G1302) — through what cause ?, i.e. why?

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Proverbs 20:22rank 15

Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

I Peter 3:9rank 13

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.

I Thessalonians 5:15rank 7

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Luke 6:29rank 6

If 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.

Hosea 10:2rank 2

Their hearts are devious; now they must bear their guilt. The LORD will break down their altars and demolish their sacred pillars.

Proverbs 2:5rank 1

then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

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