1 Corinthians 6:5

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1 Corinthians 6:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!

4 So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?

5 I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?

6 Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!

7 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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James 3:17

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James 3:18

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