1 Corinthians 6:1

Authorized King James Version

Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?

Word-by-Word Analysis

Τολμᾷ

G5111

Dare

to venture (objectively or in act; while g2292 is rather subjective or in feeling); by implication, to be courageous

τις

G5100

any

some or any person or object

ὑμῶν

G5216

of you

of (from or concerning) you

πρᾶγμα

G4229

a matter

a deed; by implication, an affair; by extension, an object (material)

ἔχων

G2192

having

to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

πρὸς

G4314

against

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἕτερον

G2087

another

(an-, the) other or different

κρίνεσθαι

G2919

go to law

by implication, to try, condemn, punish

#10

ἐπὶ

G1909

before

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#11

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

ἀδίκων

G94

the unjust

unjust; by extension wicked; by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen

#13

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#14

οὐχὶ

G3780

not

not indeed

#15

ἐπὶ

G1909

before

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#16

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

ἁγίων;

G40

the saints

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Corinthians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to pastoral letter addressing practical Christian living issues, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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