en_tn_condensed/1co/06/01.md

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