richmahn_en_tn/1co/06/01.md

513 B

Connecting Statement:

Paul then explains how believers are to settle disagreements with other believers.

dispute

disagreement or argument

does he dare to go ... saints?

Paul is emphasizing that Christians must resolve disagreements among themselves. Alternate translation: "he should not dare to go ... saints!" or "he should be fear God and not go ... saints!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

civil court

where a local government judge considers cases and decides who is right