# But as it stands

"But the way it is now" or "But instead"

# But one brother sues another brother, and this is done before unbelievers


"But brothers who have disputes with each other ask judges who do not believe in Christ to make decisions for them"

# brother

Here this means fellow Christian, including both men and women.

# that case is placed

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "a believer submits that case" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])