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And that before unbelievers (κα τουτο επ απιστων). Climactic force of κα. The accusative of general reference with τουτο. "That th…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
But brother, etc. One Christian goes to law with another. This is designed as a reproof. This was wrong for the following reasons:
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
But brother goes to law with brother.—“It would almost seem as if it were not so. Your dragging these disputes before tri…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brothers? But brot…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Paul now argues positively that if it is really necessary for such disputes to be handled, they should find a Christian wise enough to take care of…
John Gill
JohnGill
But brother goeth to law with brother
The relation meant is spiritual; it was usual for members of churches to be ca…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Christians should not contend with one another, for they are brothers and sisters. If this is carefully heeded, it would prevent many lawsuits and …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After rebuking the Corinthians for failing to judge, the Apostle now rebukes them for other failings in matters of judgment. First, regarding the j…
A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson