Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?
Are you seriously going to take your problems with another believer to secular court instead of letting other Christians help you work it out?
Handle your drama in the family before taking it to strangers who don't share your values.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Corinth was a thriving Roman city known for its commercial bustle and moral challenges, where disputes were often settled in pagan courts. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church to address internal conflicts, including lawsuits among believers, which he saw as damaging to the church's testimony. He emphasized that Christians should resolve such matters within their community, as the "saints" represented the faithful who could judge according to God's standards.
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