1 Corinthians 6:1

any. App-123.

against. App-104.

another. the other. App-124.

go to law. Literally be judged. App-122.

before. App-104.

unjust. Greek. adikos. See Acts 24:15 and compare App-128.

saints. See Acts 26:10.

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