1 Corinthians 6:6

unbelievers. Greek. apistos. See App-150.

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⁶ But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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