# Connecting Statement:

Paul explains how believers are to settle disagreements with other believers.

# dispute

disagreement or argument

# does he dare to go ... before God's holy people?

Paul is emphasizing that Christians must resolve disagreements among themselves. Alternate translation: "he should not dare to go ... before God's holy people!" or "he should fear God and not go ... before God's holy people!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# civil court

where a local government judge considers cases and decides who is right