1 Corinthians 6:7
Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. The Corinthians are taking one another to court before unbelievers — why not rather be wronged? Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? 'All things are lawful for me but not all things …
Other Translations
Nay, already it is altogether a defect in you, that ye have lawsuits one with another. Why not rather take wrong? why not rather be defrauded?
Already, indeed, then, there is altogether a fault among you, that ye have judgments with one another; wherefore do ye not rather suffer injustice? wherefore be ye not rather defrauded?
More than this, it is not to your credit to have causes at law with one another at all. Why not put up with wrong? why not undergo loss?
Cross References
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.
Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their …
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn …
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy …
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will …